News and Events

World Maritime Day 2024

26 September 2024 marks this year’s World Maritime Day, with a theme of ‘Navigating the future: safety first!’. Taking place annually, World Maritime Day shines a spotlight on shipping safety, security and the marine environment whilst focusing on certain aspects of International Maritime Organization (IMO) work.

New Non-Executive Chair appointed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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.

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.

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.