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Announces the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s business plan for 2022 to 2023.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Manufacturers looking to make sure they get UK approval for the marine equipment they produce are being given a helping hand by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during April 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Proposed regulations to improve seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping standards.
New draft regulations to improve safety measures for high speed craft.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during March 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The UK continues to hold its own as a leader in the maritime world after the leading international agency responsible for safety of shipping carried out an audit that shows how well it does its work.
Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.
Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.
The Merchant Shipping (Safety Standards for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (Grandfather Rights) amend existing legislation for older domestic passenger ships.
Proposed regulations will improve vessel stability and strength for bulk carriers.
This is the story of a life saved. Because the fisherman was wearing a PFD and a PLB. It is no exaggeration to say: They are life savers. Get the kit. Wear the kit. Live to tell your story too.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during February 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
HM Coastguard is issuing a plea for people to stay away from the coast as Storm Eunice hits the UK.
Seafarers will be better protected as new UK rules come into force to tighten up safety for those who work in enclosed spaces on board vessels.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during January 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.
A commitment to caring for those on the frontline has led to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency appointing its first ever full-time chaplain.
From its beginnings with coastal lookouts to today’s hi-tech national network of coordination centres, from small localised beginnings to international players – one thing has stayed the same for two centuries – Her Majesty’…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during December 2021 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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