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5-year strategy launched to enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports during July 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Announces the results of an 18-month process to procure a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports during June 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Government sets out a range of measures to mark a year of success since the Transport Decarbonisation Plan was introduced.
Mooring deck accident on board a cargo vessel at Kavkaz South anchorage, Russia, with the loss of one life.
In our final Maritime Safety Week blog, Simon Graves and Graham Wilson explain how issuing a safety warning during an investigation can have an immediate effect.
We are taking the opportunity during this Maritime Safety Week to raise awareness of essential components for safer mooring operations.
New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage.
The importance of the pilot ladder, by Bill Evans, Inspector of Marine Accidents.
As Maritime Safey Week begins, the MAIB will be publishing a series of blogs reiterating safety messages to the industry. Here Andrew Moll discusses fishing vessel safety.
Developing projects to improve conditions in the maritime sector.
Capsize and sinking of a whelk potter in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, with the loss of three lives
Capsize and sinking of a scallop dredger off Newhaven, England, with the loss of two lives.
Fatal person overboard from a single-handed creel fishing vessel, east of Torness Point, near Dunbar, Scotland.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during May 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2021.
Announces the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s business plan for 2022 to 2023.
Announces the launch of a package of initiatives to decarbonise the UK maritime sector and transition to zero emission shipping.
Funding will kickstart decarbonisation innovation in the maritime sector and tackle shipping emissions.
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