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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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National Independent Lifeboat Association joins UK Search and Rescue Operators Group

National Independent Lifeboat Association joins UK Search and Rescue Operators Group

Monday, 03 July 2023

The National Independent Lifeboat Association has been accepted as a trial member of the UK Search and Rescue Operators Group, a national body represe...

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Company fined £800k after death of fish farmer

Company fined £800k after death of fish farmer

Friday, 12 May 2023

A company has been fined £800,000 following the death of a fish farmer in the Scottish Highlands....

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

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

Thursday, 11 May 2023

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

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Sending 'heartfelt best wishes' to His Majesty on coronation day

Sending 'heartfelt best wishes' to His Majesty on coronation day

Saturday, 06 May 2023

Thousands across the nation will be celebrating the coronation of His Majesty The King this weekend, including us here at the Maritime and Coastguard ...

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

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

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

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

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A new website dedicated to coastal safety and the work of His Majesty’s Coastguard

A new website dedicated to coastal safety and the work of His Majesty’s Coastguard

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The site will help inform and educate on coastal safety as well as how to contact the Coastguard in an emergency. ...

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Warning for powered watercraft users as new legislation comes into force

Warning for powered watercraft users as new legislation comes into force

Friday, 31 March 2023

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....

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

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

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

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

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Marine company fined £2million after death of crewman

Marine company fined £2million after death of crewman

Monday, 20 February 2023

Svitzer Marine Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to operate a vessel safely and failing to provide a safe system of work....

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

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

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

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

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The medical certificate required by fishers on UK vessels

The medical certificate required by fishers on UK vessels

Monday, 30 January 2023

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

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2022 under Paris MOU

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2022 under Paris MOU

Friday, 13 January 2023

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

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"No compromise on safety” new rules to protect passengers on vessels

Monday, 09 January 2023

New rules which will bring the safety of older passenger ships in line with modern standards fit for the 21st century are now in force for the UK. ...

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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2021

Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2021

Wednesday, 10 November 2021

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during October 2021 aft...

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Second generation UK search and rescue aviation programme (UKSAR2G)

Second generation UK search and rescue aviation programme (UKSAR2G)

Friday, 24 July 2020

UPDATE: The information contained in this news story has been moved, see below. ...

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FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING SEPTEMBER 2017

FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING SEPTEMBER 2017

Friday, 06 October 2017

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during September 2017 after ...

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