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A man who crashed his speedboat into a 15-year-old kayaker near Milford Haven was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, in the first prosecution by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under new waterc…
A proactive opportunity for all ports and marine facilities to review, assess, and demonstrate proportional alignment with the code.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency to uphold safety while supporting development.
Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025.
Online finder will help seafarers and those responsible for the maintenance of inflatable life-saving appliances to find approved service stations.
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”.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.
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
MCA approval letter
New draft regulations to improve safety measures for high speed craft.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade.
Reinstatement of the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/2286).
Announcing the outcome of the review of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2010.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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