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Evaluation of the effectiveness of regulations to improve marine safety by determining the circumstances and causes of marine casualties and promoting action to prevent reoccurrence.
Alerts industry to specific issues. Normally time sensitive and action may be required.
Information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Guidance for operators of Thames sailing barges.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2025.
Operational codes of practice, construction and maintenance standards for cargo or passenger high-speed craft and Ro-Ro.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Guidance for maritime security guards and their employers about the medical certificates needed for working at sea.
Guide to search and rescue helicopter statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and technical documents.
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
Apply for a transport sanctions licence to carry out transport-related activities which would otherwise be prohibited.
The concierge service helps maritime businesses to interact with government departments.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
About the AICC
This leaflet provides information if you have been nominated to accompany a marine accident witness to an MAIB interview
Document containing questions from industry and answered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
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