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UK Flag
Ship naming honour goes to UK Ship Register manager
Read More19 September 2024
The honour of christening a new vessel was bestowed on a UK Ship Register (UKSR) manager in recognition of her “immeasurable help” to a company growing its fleet under the UK flag.
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Seafarer
New seafarer training courses for electric-propelled vessels
Read More16 September 2024
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has been collaborating with training providers, industry bodies and businesses to produce draft criteria for new electric propulsion training courses.
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Merchant
Merchant Navy Day
Read More3 September 2024
3 September is Merchant Navy Day, a day to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the pursuit of work at sea.
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UK Flag
UK Ship Register maintains US QUALSHIP 21 status for 13th consecutive year
Read More26 July 2024
US QUALSHIP 21 (Quality Shipping for the 21st Century) is one of the world's highest standards. UK-flagged ships benefit significantly from QUALSHIP 21 status, gaining a competitive edge when trading with the US.
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Corporate
New Non-Executive Chair appointed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Read More24 May 2024
On 24 May 2024, Lord Stevens of Birmingham started his role as Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) having been appointed by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, following an open competition.
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Regulation
New anti-fouling shipping regulation now in force
Read More18 April 2024
On 18 April 2024, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that they were implementing new legislation for the UK that governs anti-fouling systems on ships.
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Seafarer
Updates made to the post-training survey for seafarers
Read More4 April 2024
In 2021, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Maritime and Security requested a Seafarer Cadet Training Review which involved feedback from a range of industry stakeholders.
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Regulation
New regulations to improve safety at sea
Read More2 April 2024
To support enforcement in UK waters and to improve safety at sea, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has implemented new measures to help defend against fraud.
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Seafarer
Updated health and safety handbook for seafarers
Read More28 March 2024
The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, also known as COSWP has been given a refresh following feedback from industry and stakeholders.
