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New draft regulations to improve safety measures for high speed craft.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during November 2021 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during October 2021 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during September 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during August 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
The UK government has today launched the UK Shipping Concierge service, a professional and tailored service that will provide support and guidance for maritime businesses looking to access the UK market.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the water every five years.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during July 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during June 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during May 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
Invitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.
The shortlist of companies being invited to tender for the next generation of search and rescue aviation has been announced 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 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during March 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
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