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Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Fishers to be charged no extra fees for checks on about 75 vessels by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of September after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The fishing industry is being reminded that changes to some types of vessels must be signed off for safety reasons because of the serious risk they will become unstable as a result.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during October 2021 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The UKSR has widened its eligibility criteria allowing companies located outside the UK to join one of the best performing flag registries.
How the MCA handles data from the vessels coming into UK ports
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is set to increase its fees for the first time in over ten years – giving it the flexibility to invest further in the services it provides to the maritime sector.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that Five foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during August 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during January 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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