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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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statement in response to the MAIB report into the loss of life in the Channel on 24 November 2021.
After successful trials throughout the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched its online HM Coastguard volunteer enrolment form nationally.
Amendments concerning damage stability in cargo ships, load line protocol and prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new consultation on rules aimed at reducing illegal discharge of garbage into our seas is being launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency today.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of September after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training.
MCA approval letter
Recipients of the 2023 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced.
New Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced.
New legislation will grant more powers to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis.
Recipients of the 2022 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Announces the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s business plan for 2022 to 2023.
Proposed regulations to improve seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping standards.
New draft regulations to improve safety measures for high speed craft.
Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.
Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.
The Merchant Shipping (Safety Standards for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (Grandfather Rights) amend existing legislation for older domestic passenger ships.
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