News and Events

New anti-fouling shipping regulation now in force

On 18 April 2024, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that they were implementing new legislation for the UK that governs anti-fouling systems on ships.

New regulations to improve safety at sea

To support enforcement in UK waters and to improve safety at sea, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has implemented new measures to help defend against fraud.

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

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

Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched

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

New rules that will continue work of UK to protect our seas go out for consultation

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.

Tackling shipping fraud to boost safety at sea

Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law.

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.

Workboat code consultation

Rules governing workboats, pilot boats and remotely operated vessels have been revised and remade to support innovation in industry.

New laws to restrict the ways ships release ballast water into UK seas

New laws have now come into force which will further protect United Kingdom coastlines by stopping international ships from discharging potentially harmful species into the sea.