News and communications

Proposed regulations will improve vessel stability and strength for bulk carriers.

• Updated: 21 March 2022

The UKSR has widened its eligibility criteria allowing companies located outside the UK to join one of the best performing flag registries.

• Updated: 23 May 2019

Green performance indicators in the ICS performance table. Paris MOU endorsement and our fleet now tops 16.5 million GT for the first time since June 2013.

• Updated: 18 September 2018

Government commits to help fund innovative technologies and fuels to reduce maritime emissions, and help create a zero-emissions sector.

• Updated: 7 September 2017

An overview of UK Flag statistics, port state control inspections and notifications on changes to working practices

• Updated: 20 October 2015

A successful, commercially focused UK Ship Register can support the growth of our maritime sector.

• Updated: 9 September 2015

New high-tech equipment that can be deployed anywhere in the UK to clean up oil spills has been tested for the first time in Belfast.

• Updated: 13 June 2014

MCA approval letter

• Updated: 1 May 2014

MCA approval letter

• Updated: 1 May 2014