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Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea.
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 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.
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.
"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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.
The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast.
More than 40 years' service to maritime awarded with an MBE.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of November after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force.
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 worldwide.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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