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Regulation
Compliance initiative launched for UK ports and marine facilities
Read More7 January 2026
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced a three-month compliance initiative, running from 1 January to 31 March 2026, aimed at enforcing standards and “embedding a culture of safety” among ports and marine facilities.
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Regulation
New anti-fouling shipping regulation now in force
Read More18 April 2024
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.
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Regulation
New regulations to improve safety at sea
Read More2 April 2024
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.
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Regulation
One workboat code launched to simplify safety rules and support new technology
Read More13 December 2023
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force.
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Regulation
Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched
Read More8 December 2023
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.
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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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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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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.
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Regulation
Workboat code consultation
Read More6 October 2022
Rules governing workboats, pilot boats and remotely operated vessels have been revised and remade to support innovation in industry.
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