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All seafarers who undertake oral exams, a key part of training, are being asked for their views on their learning to help develop and strengthen training in the UK.
Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea.
Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
The key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use”.
Small fishing businesses will no longer be forced ashore and financially burdened by the cost of medical assessments.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The removal of the need for medical certificates will apply to existing fishermen on vessels of 10 metres and under.
Grants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland in Dorset.
Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, is visiting Southeast Asia 29 February-4 March with a focus on maritime security and strengthening the UK's diplomatic network.
UK’s Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel, HMS Spey, has made her first visit of 2024 to the Philippines.
A boat owner has been ordered to pay £20,000 at the Portsmouth Crown Court today, 16 February, following a joint investigation by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Hampshire Police.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of January after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Fatal fall overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 150 nautical miles west of Ireland.
Warning to owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III resulting in loss of life.
"It’s my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role.
Seafarer cadets can now continue to access financial support for their training up until spring 2025, as funds have been locked in for a further 6 months.
Funding awarded to 33 projects across the UK to develop clean maritime technologies.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.
SOLAS convention amendments to improve the safety of merchant ships and life at sea will automatically take effect in the UK.
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