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Virginia McVea presenting Katie Jayne McGahan Hargreaves with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Officer Trainee of the Year award

‘It’s my dream job’: Winner of Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Officer Trainee of the Year

6 February 2024

A deck officer who discovered a “love for the sea” as a young teenager has been given the 2023 Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Officer Trainee of the Year award.

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Funding extended for seafarer cadets

6 February 2024

The Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) fund was increased by 20% in 2022, allowing eligible seafarer cadets to get up to 50% of their training paid for up until Spring 2025.

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Laptop and phone displaying the Leading for Safety publication

New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea

2 January 2024

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

Regulation

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

13 December 2023

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

Regulation

Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched

8 December 2023

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

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Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide

4 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 worldwide.

Fishing

Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification

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 fishers.

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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: A big danger on vessels large and small

24 November 2023

Carbon monoxide is a big danger on vessels – it is a risk onboard any vessel, large or small.

Decarbonisation

Ben Craig, Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Zero Emissions Shipping Technical Specialist, presenting at the National Oceanographic Centre.

MCA leads discussion in decarbonisation challenges

16 November 2023

Future fuels are key to decarbonisation in shipping and finding ways to overcome the challenges with current technology is the crucial next step, according to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Zero Emissions Shipping Technical Specialist.