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World Maritime Day: Renewing our commitment to cleaner seas and shipping

This World Maritime Day, the UK Government is renewing its commitment to cleaner seas and shipping, in particular its work minimising the effects of vessel pollution.

Tackling shipping fraud to boost safety at sea

Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law.

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

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.

Time to have your say on updated health and safety handbook

An important health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover with the aim of making it “more accessible for all”.

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

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.

Survey and Inspection keeping you safe on the water

From small fishing boats to cruise ships carrying thousands of passengers, the Survey and Inspection branch of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency is essential in ensuring the safety of those working and travelling at sea.

New website to boost maritime economy bringing business to UK

The UK Shipping Concierge has launched a website designed to support and encourage maritime businesses looking to work in or with the UK.

Red Ensign Group Technical Forum

An ongoing commitment to pioneering technology, sharing resources and continuing improving the expertise it offers to the maritime world at large as well as its own members will be the focus of this week’s Red Ensign Group Technical Forum.

Consultation on passenger counting regulations for UK passenger vessels

The MCA is seeking further views on how passengers on board domestic ships are counted and reported.