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Proposed regulations will improve vessel stability and strength for bulk carriers.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.
The UK government has today launched the UK Shipping Concierge service, a professional and tailored service that will provide support and guidance for maritime businesses looking to access the UK market.
Invitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.
Christopher Rodrigues appointed as new Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Reinstatement of the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/2286).
Maritime Skills Commission to be set up to look at careers at sea and training gaps.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Maritime Safety Action plan released.
The UKSR has widened its eligibility criteria allowing companies located outside the UK to join one of the best performing flag registries.
Announces the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) business plan for 2019 to 2020.
Closing the Maritime 2050 strategy event, Nusrat Ghani explains how government and industry can work together to ensure maritime sector careers are open to all.
Announcing the publication of Maritime 2050 strategy.
Maritime 2050 strategy outlines proposals to keep the maritime industry in the UK flourishing.
Green performance indicators in the ICS performance table. Paris MOU endorsement and our fleet now tops 16.5 million GT for the first time since June 2013.
Brian Johnson to replace Sir Alan Massey as the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s new Chief Executive.
Fishermen across the country have been urged to sign up to a new safety code, in a bid to make careers at sea safer for the UK’s fishing community.
Looking back at a positive year of UK Flag Growth, London International Shipping Week (LISW) and the members of the UK Ship Register team.
Announces the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) business plan for 2018 to 2019.
Announces a doubling of government financial support for maritime training.
Doubling support to £30 million a year will enable the annual intake of SMarT cadets to rise from 750 to 1,200.
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