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Sentences have been passed on the master and management company of a UK-registered cargo vessel following a fatal crash off the south coast of Sweden in which two sailors died.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) investigators have appealed to the public for information about a night-time incident in which a man died after going into the River Nene at Port of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) investigators have appealed for information from witnesses to a collision between a motorboat and a kayak near Milford Haven on 11 August 2024.
Jet skier forced a ferry to take evasive action after crossing just off its bow.
Fishing vessel skipper receives suspended sentence after collision left two people with minor injuries.
A fishing company must pay more than £100,000 after a highly modified vessel capsized, causing the deaths of two people onboard.
Rogue vessel warning as defendant repeatedly sailed in wrong direction
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for obstructing the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
The wait is nearly over for fans of the hit Channel 5 documentary Coastguard: Search and Rescue SOS as the brand-new second series is primed to air at 8pm on Sunday 28 April.
Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency.
Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea.
A boat owner has been ordered to pay £20,000 at the Portsmouth Crown Court today, 16 February, following a joint investigation by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Hampshire Police.
Owner sentenced after member of crew on Atlantic crossing world record bid died after being washed overboard.
A company has been fined £800,000 following the death of a fish farmer in the Scottish Highlands.
Anyone using a powered watercraft, such as a jet ski, is being warned to make sure they use them safely or risk facing prison or unlimited fines.
Svitzer Marine Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to operate a vessel safely and failing to provide a safe system of work.
New legislation will grant more powers to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Consultation launched to strengthen the enforcement of safety laws for recreational and personal watercraft.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The captain and the owner of a passenger boat have been prosecuted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after it collided with both a police dock and police vessel, causing considerable damage.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office gave a statement following the Government of Gibraltar's decision on the Grace 1 oil tanker.
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