News and Events

18 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.

2 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.

13 December 2023

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

8 December 2023

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

16 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.

15 September 2023

Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law.

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.

6 October 2022

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

8 August 2022

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.