News and communications

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.

• Updated: 13 February 2024

Fatal fall overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 150 nautical miles west of Ireland.

• Updated: 8 February 2024

Warning to owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III resulting in loss of life.

• Updated: 7 February 2024

"It’s my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

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.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

Funding awarded to 33 projects across the UK to develop clean maritime technologies.

• Updated: 26 January 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.

• Updated: 18 January 2024

SOLAS convention amendments to improve the safety of merchant ships and life at sea will automatically take effect in the UK.

• Updated: 18 January 2024

The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length.

• Updated: 16 January 2024

The Cranston Inquiry has been set up to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.

• Updated: 11 January 2024

Cranston Inquiry to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.

• Updated: 11 January 2024

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.

• Updated: 9 January 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.

• Updated: 2 January 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast.

• Updated: 1 January 2024

More than 40 years' service to maritime awarded with an MBE.

• Updated: 29 December 2023

Maritime sector working round the clock since September to deliver Christmas to households across the UK.

• Updated: 21 December 2023

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.

• Updated: 14 December 2023

Loss of life when a high-speed passenger craft made heavy contact with a navigation buoy in Southampton Water, England.

• Updated: 14 December 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force.

• Updated: 13 December 2023

Loss of life when a fire-extinguishing system inadvertently activated on board a beam trawler in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, England.

• Updated: 7 December 2023