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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
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade.
Consultation launched to strengthen the enforcement of safety laws for recreational and personal watercraft.
UK's mission in Australia is inviting bids for projects developing coordination between the UK and Australia on maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
With lockdown restrictions easing and more people than ever holidaying in the UK this year, keeping the public safe on our coast, lakes and waterways is paramount.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019 to 2020 is available to view and download
The UKHO has announced BMT as the winner of its first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge on 'Unlocking Autonomous Navigation'
Reinstatement of the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/2286).
Bidding process for sixth rescue boat grant fund opens.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Maritime Safety Action plan released.
Launch of the Maritime Safety Action Plan.
The UKSR has widened its eligibility criteria allowing companies located outside the UK to join one of the best performing flag registries.
Pioneering government-funded study looks at how navigational and wider marine geospatial data can support the safe navigation of autonomous vessels
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.
Rescue teams across the country can bid for a share of £1 million to buy life-saving equipment from today.
Lifeboat charities encouraged to bid for part of £1 million support fund.
UK and Scottish governments agree how the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will work with Scottish government.
Government decides not to opt-in to new European proposal.
MCA Approval Letter
Maritime Incident Response Group to be replaced by alternative arrangements to run at no funding cost to the public.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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