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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
I work in vessel traffic control for the MCA and this is what a week can be like for me
Collision between a rigid inflatable boat and a mooring buoy on the River Thames, England.
This annual report provides information on the branch's activities during 2018.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has the utmost respect for our Coastguard rescue officers who provide a round-the-clock professional, dedicated and valuable service.
Announces publication of the clean maritime plan, the environment route map of Maritime 2050.
Clean maritime plan setting maritime zero-emission travel strategy released.
Lessons to raise awareness of the maritime sector and the importance of shipping.
An 18 year old fisherman who sustained a hand injury on board his vessel was rescued from choppy seas on the evening of 02 July by the Stornoway coastguard helicopter.
11 people, who drowned in 2018, might be alive today had they been wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid. This is one of the main findings of this year’s Casualty Review Panel
Bidding process for sixth rescue boat grant fund opens.
New funding to improve safety in the fishing industry.
Fall from height on a ro-ro freight vessel while at Brocklebank Dock in Liverpool, England, with loss of 1 life.
Maritime Safety Action plan released.
Launch of the Maritime Safety Action Plan.
An injured gorge walker was airlifted to hospital by the HM Coastguard St Athan helicopter on Sunday 23 June after falling from a waterfall.
Fatal man overboard from a potter on Loch Torridon off Ardheslaig, Scotland.
Urgent bulletin for owners and operators of boats with retractable keels or retractable weighted centreboards.
Man overboard from a commercially operated yacht approximately 1500nm west of Fremantle, Australia with the loss of 1 life.
A yacht with three people on board has been safely rescued after they sent an EPIRB distress alert that was picked up by HM Coastguard.
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