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

4 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.

Merchant

Time to have your say on updated health and safety handbook

29 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”.

Regulation

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

1 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.

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Survey and Inspection keeping you safe on the water

6 July 2023

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.

Corporate

Homepage of the UK Shipping Concierge website

New website to boost maritime economy bringing business to UK

19 June 2023

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

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Co-chairs Richard Pellew, Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Greg Evans, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry at the Red Ensign Group Technical Forum

Red Ensign Group Technical Forum

7 March 2023

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.

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