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Ship naming honour goes to UK Ship Register manager

The honour of christening a new vessel was bestowed on a UK Ship Register (UKSR) manager in recognition of her “immeasurable help” to a company growing its fleet under the UK flag.

UK Ship Register maintains US QUALSHIP 21 status for 13th consecutive year

US QUALSHIP 21 (Quality Shipping for the 21st Century) is one of the world's highest standards. UK-flagged ships benefit significantly from QUALSHIP 21 status, gaining a competitive edge when trading with the US.

Emergency Towing Vessel Contract awarded to Marnavi Spa

The UK Government’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a five-year contract for its Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) to Marnavi Spa, with the ship now operating under the UK flag.

Red Ensign Group Technical Forum

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.

UK recognised as one of the worlds top flag states by International Chamber of Shipping

The UK Flags position as one of the world’s top performers in maritime safety has been given an early boost this year.

P&O Cruises praised for innovative use of cleaner fuels in Arvia

Lead surveyor Chris D’Alcorn has praised P&O Cruises for their innovative use of cleaner fuels following Arvia joining the UK flag last month.

RSS Remembrance

The Registry of Shipping and Seamen (RSS) is just one area of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) marking Remembrance Sunday, paying tribute to the Merchant Navy, the fallen, and those who risked their lives in the world wars.

UK Ship Register maintains QUALSHIP 21 status for 2022-23

The UK Ship Register is one of just six flag administrations to achieve this consistency for the 12th consecutive year.

UK retains Paris MoU White List status

The United Kingdom has once again achieved White List status under the Paris MoU Port State Control regime.