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Collision between a rigid inflatable boat and a personal watercraft in the Menai Strait, Wales with loss of 1 life.
Flooding and sinking of a fishing vessel north-east of Tynemouth, England.
Call for evidence launches as government aims to accelerate maritime decarbonisation by switching to emissions-cutting shore power at UK ports.
Subsea explosion resulting in crew injuries and damage to a fishing vessel off Cromer, Norfolk, England.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.
Grounding of a chemical tanker in the approaches to Kyleakin Pier, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Collision in fog between a fishing vessel and cargo ship off Tynemouth, England.
Report making recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK is published.
Better connections on local and national transport networks to bring all UK communities within closer reach of social and economic opportunities.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during October 2021 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Safety warning issued following a fatal crushing injury to a crewman on the upper vehicle deck of a roll-on roll-off ferry during cargo loading operations.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met French President Macron today at the G20 Summit in Rome.
Capsize of a motor cruiser in the Camel Estuary, near Padstow, Cornwall, England with loss of 1 life.
A collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
£1 million fund to improve accessibility for disabled and reduced mobility passengers on ferries to the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly.
On World Maritime Day 2021, Chief Inspector Andrew Moll considers the importance of training and equipping seafarers to meet a rapidly accelerating pace of change.
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade.
Fatality during a hatch cover lifting operation on a general cargo vessel at Antwerp, Belgium.
In celebration of London International Shipping Week 2021, how much the maritime sector contributes to the UK economy and the transition to green shipping.
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