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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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage.
Fatal person overboard from a motor cruiser at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station, River Bure, England.
Catastrophic engine failure on a ro-ro passenger ferry at the entrance to Lymington River, England followed by, a few months later, a second failure at Lymington Pier.
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 training was funded by the UK and delivered in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) under the Pacific Extended Continental Shelf Project.
Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.
Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.
Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.
Funding package to roll out a mobility service to help people unable to drive access alternative forms of transport, and to improve accessibility of ferry services.
Fiji’s commitment towards securing and policing its maritime borders is recognised through the signing of a new MOU between the UK and Fijian Government.
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.
Long planned contingencies put into action to reduce disruption to travel for passengers and freight.
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.
Today the Trade Secretary delivered the keynote speech at the 2022 Maritime UK Awards, celebrating excellence across the UK’s thriving maritime sector.
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