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Patrick McLoughlin meets next generation of boat designers keeping Britain ahead of the worldwide competition.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
UK government has put £2 billion into search and rescue and has spent over £70 million of that on facilities and helicopters at Prestwick.
Robert Goodwill launches improved search and rescue helicopter service for Scotland and sees progress made on Glasgow Airport tramlink
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during November 2015 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Explains progress being made following publication of the 'Maritime growth study: keeping the UK competitive in a global market' report.
Capsize and sinking of the 9.96m stern trawler Stella Maris, 14 miles east of Sunderland, England.
Collision between container vessel Ever Smart and oil tanker Alexandra 1 at the entrance to the Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.
Fall from a hatch cover during a cargo operation on the general cargo ship Norjan at Southampton, UK with 1 person injured.
Person overboard from twin rig stern trawler Beryl, 21nm west-north-west of the Shetland Islands, Scotland with loss of 1 life.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has a vacancy for a Technical Officer who will provide key support during investigations.
Why we need to invest in new seafaring talent if we are to boost maritime growth.
The IMO brings the international maritime industry together.
Seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2015 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspections.
Contact made by ro-ro passenger ferry Dover Seaways with a breakwater while departing the Port of Dover.
Grounding of general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways near Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan peninsula, West Scotland.
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Ocean Way resulting in the loss of 3 lives.
Government's decision regarding international law on the treatment of hazardous and noxious substances at sea.
Sea trade is set to grow, and the UK's maritime pilots will help secure that growth.
Fire on ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Canterbury while berthing in the Port of Calais on 29 September 2014
An overview of UK Flag statistics, port state control inspections and notifications on changes to working practices
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