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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during February 2024 under Paris MOU

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during February 2024 under Paris MOU

Friday, 08 March 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February af...

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency leads counter pollution exercise

Maritime and Coastguard Agency leads counter pollution exercise

Wednesday, 06 March 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland in Dorset....

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Boat owner to pay £20,000 after vessel collides with rocks

Boat owner to pay £20,000 after vessel collides with rocks

Friday, 16 February 2024

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 Coa...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during January 2024 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during January 2024 under Paris MOU.

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of January af...

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency's officer trainee of the year announced

Maritime and Coastguard Agency's officer trainee of the year announced

Tuesday, 06 February 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....

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Funding for seafarer cadets available for an extra 6 months

Funding for seafarer cadets available for an extra 6 months

Tuesday, 06 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 mon...

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Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched

Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched

Thursday, 18 January 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations....

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Government to support small scale fishing industry across the UK in latest medical consultation

Government to support small scale fishing industry across the UK in latest medical consultation

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length....

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2023 under Paris MOU

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2023 under Paris MOU

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December ...

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New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea

New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea

Tuesday, 02 January 2024

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

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The Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100

The Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100

Monday, 01 January 2024

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast....

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MCA employee recognised in New Year Honours

MCA employee recognised in New Year Honours

Friday, 29 December 2023

More than 40 years' service to maritime awarded with an MBE....

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during November 2023 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during November 2023 under Paris MOU.

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of November a...

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One workboat code launched to simplify safety rules and support new technology

One workboat code launched to simplify safety rules and support new technology

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force....

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Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide

Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide

Monday, 04 December 2023

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 wor...

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Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification

Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

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

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2023 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2023 under Paris MOU.

Thursday, 16 November 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October aft...

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Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers

Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

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

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Statement in response to MAIB inflatable migrant boat report

Statement in response to MAIB inflatable migrant boat report

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statement in response to the MAIB report into the loss of life in the Channel on 24 November 2021....

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Online form for coastguard volunteers rolled out nationally

Online form for coastguard volunteers rolled out nationally

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

After successful trials throughout the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched its online HM Coastguard volunteer enrolment form nat...

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New rules that will continue work of UK to protect our seas go out for consultation

New rules that will continue work of UK to protect our seas go out for consultation

Monday, 16 October 2023

A new consultation on rules aimed at reducing illegal discharge of garbage into our seas is being launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency today...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during September 2023 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during September 2023 under Paris MOU.

Thursday, 12 October 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of September ...

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Cadets' health and well being 'in safe hands' with new support group

Cadets' health and well being 'in safe hands' with new support group

Friday, 06 October 2023

Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training....

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Tackling shipping fraud to boost safety at sea

Tackling shipping fraud to boost safety at sea

Friday, 15 September 2023

Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law....

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Rowing boat owner sentenced after man was lost overboard

Rowing boat owner sentenced after man was lost overboard

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Owner sentenced after member of crew on Atlantic crossing world record bid died after being washed overboard....

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during August 2023 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during August 2023 under Paris MOU.

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of August afte...

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Safety bulletin reminds fishers to report changes they make to their vessels

Safety bulletin reminds fishers to report changes they make to their vessels

Monday, 04 September 2023

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 wi...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during July 2023 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during July 2023 under Paris MOU.

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of July after...

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency reiterates new rules regarding marine equipment being UK approved

Maritime and Coastguard Agency reiterates new rules regarding marine equipment being UK approved

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced that there are no plans to alter a requirement for marine equipment going on board UK vessels t...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during June 2023 under Paris MOU.

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during June 2023 under Paris MOU.

Friday, 07 July 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that five foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after ...

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