News and communications

All seafarers who undertake oral exams, a key part of training, are being asked for their views on their learning to help develop and strengthen training in the UK.

• Updated: 4 April 2024

The key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use”.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

"It’s my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

Seafarer cadets can now continue to access financial support for their training up until spring 2025, as funds have been locked in for a further 6 months.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.

• Updated: 2 January 2024

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme has completed a review of the UK’s cadet syllabus, which could shape the future of training worldwide.

• Updated: 4 December 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers. 

• Updated: 29 November 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.

• Updated: 14 November 2023

Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training.

• Updated: 6 October 2023

UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter.

• Updated: 24 July 2023

The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage.

• Updated: 23 March 2023

By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness.

• Updated: 30 January 2023

The future of maritime has been given a massive funding boost by the UK Government with an increase in training subsidies for cadets and ratings.

• Updated: 22 August 2022

Launch of the MCA’s new digital tool designed to support seafarers’ health and wellbeing and address the pressing issue of wellbeing at sea.

• Updated: 12 July 2022

New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage.

• Updated: 6 July 2022

Developing projects to improve conditions in the maritime sector.

• Updated: 23 June 2022

Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage.

• Updated: 10 May 2022

Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.

• Updated: 31 March 2022

Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.

• Updated: 30 March 2022

Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.

• Updated: 30 March 2022