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Monday, 22 July 2024
The UK Ship Register (UKSR) launched a new website, simplifying access to essential services for seafarers and vessel owners worldwide. ...
Monday, 15 July 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after ...
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three. foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of May after...
Tuesday, 09 July 2024
Fishing vessel skipper receives suspended sentence after collision left two people with minor injuries....
Thursday, 04 July 2024
A fishing company must pay more than £100,000 after a highly modified vessel capsized, causing the deaths of two people onboard....
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Rogue vessel warning as defendant repeatedly sailed in wrong direction ...
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of April after...
Friday, 10 May 2024
Fishers to be charged no extra fees for checks on about 75 vessels by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. ...
Thursday, 02 May 2024
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for obstructing the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)....
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
The wait is nearly over for fans of the hit Channel 5 documentary Coastguard: Search and Rescue SOS as the brand-new second series is primed to air at...
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling sy...
Thursday, 04 April 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after ...
Thursday, 04 April 2024
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 train...
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea....
Thursday, 28 March 2024
The key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use”. ...
Friday, 08 March 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February af...
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland in Dorset....
Friday, 16 February 2024
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 Coa...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of January af...
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
"It’s my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role....
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
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 mon...
Thursday, 18 January 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations....
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length....
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December ...
Tuesday, 02 January 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board....
Monday, 01 January 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast....
Friday, 29 December 2023
More than 40 years' service to maritime awarded with an MBE....
Thursday, 14 December 2023
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of November a...
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force....
Monday, 04 December 2023
The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme has completed a review of the UK’s cadet syllabus, which could shape the future of training wor...
Environment Agency Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk
Department for Work and Pensions Government crack down on pension scams
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Lord Vallance speech to London Tech Week
Home Office New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations
Environment Agency Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration Current inspections