News and Events

Driving Forward Maritime Decarbonisation

On 25 March 2025, the Department for Transport launched its ambitious Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, setting a clear course toward a cleaner, greener maritime future.

Nor-Shipping 2025

From: 2 June 2025

To: 6 June 2025

The 30th edition of Nor-Shipping will be taking place from the 2 to the 6 June 2025 in Norway.

Seawork 2025

From: 10 June 2025

To: 12 June 2025

Meet the Maritime and Coastguard Agency at Seawork on Stand L43.

Seafarers’ forum hosted at Maritime and Coastguard Agency HQ

The views of seafarers were at the heart of a special spring forum hosted at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s HQ.

Updated guidance for UK Legal and Administrative Processes (UKLAP) examinations

An amendment has recently been released providing updated guidance on MIN 690 which details regulations for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) oral examination booking, the issue of notices of eligibility (NOEs) and the online oral examination processes.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s 2024 Officer Trainee of the Year award

Luka Haynes has won the prestigious Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Officer Trainee of the Year award for 2024.

TSO publishes new edition of Ship Captain's Medical Guide

TSO (The Stationery Shop) is pleased to announce the publication of the highly anticipated 24th edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide; a vital resource for vessels without a medical professional onboard.

Consultation closing on proposed changes to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006

A consultation on implementing recent amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 into UK legislation is due to close on 22 January 2025.

A special thank you at Christmas to the nation’s seafarers

For most Christmas is a time for celebration, family and making memories. For seafarers the Christmas season is business as usual – following the same duties and routine.