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Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law.
Owner sentenced after member of crew on Atlantic crossing world record bid died after being washed overboard.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of August 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.
Recipients of the 2023 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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 failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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 to be UK approved.
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 failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The National Independent Lifeboat Association has been accepted as a trial member of the UK Search and Rescue Operators Group, a national body representing search and rescue operators.
A company has been fined £800,000 following the death of a fish farmer in the Scottish Highlands.
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 failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Thousands across the nation will be celebrating the coronation of His Majesty The King this weekend, including us here at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The site will help inform and educate on coastal safety as well as how to contact the Coastguard in an emergency.
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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
New Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced.
Svitzer Marine Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to operate a vessel safely and failing to provide a safe system of work.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of January after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness.
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