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Fishing
New arrangement for new-build fishing vessels up to 15m in length
Read More30 October 2023
An agreement with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency means that more small new build fishing vessels will have access to external surveyors and engineers.
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Regulation
New rules that will continue work of UK to protect our seas go out for consultation
Read More16 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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Seafarer
Cadets' health and well-being 'in safe hands' with new support group
Read More6 October 2023
Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training.
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UK Flag
Emergency Towing Vessel Contract awarded to Marnavi Spa
Read More2 October 2023
The UK Government’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a five-year contract for its Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) to Marnavi Spa, with the ship now operating under the UK flag.
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Corporate
World Maritime Day: Renewing our commitment to cleaner seas and shipping
Read More27 September 2023
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.
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Regulation
Tackling shipping fraud to boost safety at sea
Read More15 September 2023
Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law.
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Fishing
Safety bulletin reminds fishers to report changes they make to their vessels
Read More4 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 will become unstable as a result.
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Merchant
Time to have your say on updated health and safety handbook
Read More29 August 2023
An important health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover with the aim of making it “more accessible for all”.
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Regulation
Maritime and Coastguard Agency reiterates new rules regarding marine equipment being UK approved
Read More1 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 to be UK approved.
