News and communications

Lord Stevens of Birmingham appointed Non-Executive Chair of MCA.

• Updated: 24 May 2024

Grounding of passenger ferry Alfred at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland.

• Updated: 22 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 failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

Fishers to be charged no extra fees for checks on about 75 vessels by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

• Updated: 10 May 2024

A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for obstructing the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

• Updated: 2 May 2024

Two fatalities following the loss of control of a powerboat near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.

• Updated: 25 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 8pm on Sunday 28 April. 

• Updated: 24 April 2024

Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency.

• Updated: 22 April 2024

Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner.

• Updated: 22 April 2024

Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of accident investigators at MAIB, Southampton.

• Updated: 8 April 2024

Investment into zero emission routes to and from the UK will help create long-term sustainability and keep our waters clean.

• Updated: 5 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 failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

• Updated: 4 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 training in the UK.

• Updated: 4 April 2024

Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea.

• Updated: 2 April 2024

Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.

• Updated: 2 April 2024

The key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use”.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

Small fishing businesses will no longer be forced ashore and financially burdened by the cost of medical assessments.

• Updated: 27 March 2024

The removal of the need for medical certificates will apply to existing fishermen on vessels of 10 metres and under.

• Updated: 27 March 2024

Grants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues.

• Updated: 21 March 2024