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New legislation will grant more powers to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New rules which will bring the safety of older passenger ships in line with modern standards fit for the 21st century are now in force for the UK.
Provides details of draft regulations to remove duplication of inspection regimes for ro-ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft in regular service.
Fall of a suspended buoy from a workboat crane at a fish farm off the Isle of Muck, Scotland, resulting in serious injuries to a deckhand.
Proposed regulations to improve seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping standards.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New draft regulations to improve safety measures for high speed craft.
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.
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade.
Consultation launched to strengthen the enforcement of safety laws for recreational and personal watercraft.
UK's mission in Australia is inviting bids for projects developing coordination between the UK and Australia on maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
With lockdown restrictions easing and more people than ever holidaying in the UK this year, keeping the public safe on our coast, lakes and waterways is paramount.
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.
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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during January 2021 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019 to 2020 is available to view and download
The UKHO has announced BMT as the winner of its first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge on 'Unlocking Autonomous Navigation'
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during October 2020 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 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
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