tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Aviation, Maritime and Security)2023-10-30T09:00:03ZHM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-council-makes-progress-on-futureproofing-aviation-sector2023-10-30T09:00:03ZAviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sectorVital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passengers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/amendments-to-international-merchant-shipping-requirements-implemented-into-uk-domestic-law2023-10-26T11:06:58ZAmendments to international merchant shipping requirements implemented into UK domestic lawAmendments concerning damage stability in cargo ships, load line protocol and prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/air-travel-guidance-refreshed-to-give-passengers-more-clarity-on-their-rights2023-10-19T07:00:00ZAir travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rightsUpdated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/air-travel-organisers-licencing-scheme-enforcement-powers2023-09-25T09:01:17ZAir travel organisers’ licencing scheme enforcement powersThe Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security wrote to the Civil Aviation Authority about the enforcement options available for maintaining compliance with the ATOL scheme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/clean-maritime-day-package-sets-uk-on-course-to-make-green-shipping-a-reality-and-level-up-coastal-communities2023-09-13T23:01:00ZClean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communitiesClean maritime measures to help decarbonise the UK's international shipping lanes, create new jobs and boost economic growth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/80-million-boost-for-coastal-communities-and-green-shipping-as-london-international-shipping-week-gets-underway2023-09-10T23:01:00Z£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underwayWinners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund will generate maritime jobs and develop new, clean technologies.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/captain-among-seafarers-honoured-for-advocating-safety-following-life-changing-injury2023-09-02T23:01:13ZCaptain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life-changing injuryRecipients of the 2023 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-historic-boost-to-seafarers-rights-and-welfare2023-07-24T10:37:12ZUK announces historic boost to seafarers’ rights and welfareUK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-review-of-civil-aviation-authority-sets-out-how-highly-effective-regulator-can-continue-to-improve2023-07-17T15:32:10ZIndependent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improveCAA still held in the highest regard but needs to improve communication on decision-making process and foster tighter working relationships within the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/government-response-to-the-rhc-report-on-the-regulation-of-hydrogen-fuel-propulsion-in-maritime-vessels2023-07-17T15:00:01ZGovernment response to the RHC report on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vesselsThe Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security have responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council on the regulation of hydrogen fuel…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cleaner-shipping-gets-34-million-boost-with-next-round-of-innovative-tech-funding2023-07-06T23:01:02ZCleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech fundingFunding for the maritime sector to develop sustainable technologies that help connect people, goods and services in a cleaner, greener way.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-global-taskforce-unveiled-to-bolster-resilience-in-aviation-workforce2023-07-05T23:01:07ZNew global taskforce unveiled to bolster resilience in aviation workforceUK-led taskforce launched to address global skills challenges in aviation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/runway-to-a-brighter-future-as-government-invests-in-next-generation-of-aviators2023-06-23T11:00:08ZRunway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviatorsFunding to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to work in aviation and support the industry to address sustainability and new technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-opens-first-maritime-council-to-support-jobs-and-reduce-emissions2023-06-21T10:44:00ZTransport Secretary opens first Maritime Council to support jobs and reduce emissionsThe council will provide expertise and top-level oversight for the Maritime 2050 strategy, to help achieve its 185 recommendations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/derrylondonderry-london-air-route-secured2023-03-31T12:41:03ZDerry/Londonderry-London air route securedGovernment funding to enable up to 19 return flights between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted every week for another year.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-completes-review-of-airport-ground-operations-to-increase-sectors-resilience2023-03-30T11:41:05ZGovernment completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilienceAreas set out for the aviation industry to focus on to avoid a repeat of the travel disruption seen last summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-decarbonisation-package-to-help-boost-net-zero-ambitions2023-03-30T09:23:00ZTransport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitionsMeasures announced to increase use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-consultation-on-night-time-noise-objectives-at-some-of-the-busiest-airports-is-set-to-take-off2023-03-27T08:00:07ZGovernment consultation on night-time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take offNight flight policy still under review as new consultation on noise objectives launches.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/virginia-mcvea-appointed-chief-executive-officer-of-the-maritime-and-coastguard-agency2023-02-23T14:00:01ZVirginia McVea appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard AgencyNew Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cracks-down-on-fire-and-rehire-practices2023-01-24T10:07:01ZGovernment cracks down on ‘fire and rehire’ practicesGovernment launches crackdown on controversial dismissal tactics through a planned statutory code of practice.