News and Events

World Maritime Day 2024

26 September 2024 marks this year’s World Maritime Day, with a theme of ‘Navigating the future: safety first!’. Taking place annually, World Maritime Day shines a spotlight on shipping safety, security and the marine environment whilst focusing on certain aspects of International Maritime Organization (IMO) work.

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.

New seafarer training courses for electric-propelled vessels

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has been collaborating with training providers, industry bodies and businesses to produce draft criteria for new electric propulsion training courses.

Merchant Navy Day

3 September is Merchant Navy Day, a day to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the pursuit of work at sea.

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.

New Non-Executive Chair appointed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

On 24 May 2024, Lord Stevens of Birmingham started his role as Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) having been appointed by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, following an open competition.

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.

Updates made to the post-training survey for seafarers

In 2021, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Maritime and Security requested a Seafarer Cadet Training Review which involved feedback from a range of industry stakeholders.

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.