UK Ship Register news and events

UKSR - Top Performer in Latest ICS Table

26/01/2021 00:00:00 The UK Ship Register’s position as one of the world’s top performers in maritime safety has been given a further boost today (26 January 2020) with the publication of the International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) Flag State Performance Table (2020/21). It identifies the flag states which perform to a consistently high standard, benchmarking them across numerous categories, with the UK achieving positive markers across each of the performance indicators.

UK Ship Register is a Gold Sponsor for UK Chamber of Shipping Virtual Conference

15/01/2021 00:00:00 On Thursday the 11th Of February, the UK Ship Register (UKSR), part of the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), will be proudly sponsoring the Technology Panel & Breakout Session at the ‘UK Chamber of Shipping’s first virtual conference titled ‘Creating Pathways to 2030’

MOU signed between MCA and University of Southampton

24/11/2020 00:00:00 A partnership joining maritime expertise with top level research programmes will continue to put the UK Flag at the forefront of technology on maritime autonomy and emissions reduction.

Red Ensign Group Technical Forum

18/11/2020 00:00:00 Maritime experts from across the Red Ensign Group will be gathering today (18 Nov) and tomorrow to discuss technical regulation and how it affects the work of the British Shipping Registers.

A world class response to COVID19

12/11/2020 00:00:00 Few would deny that 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic hit hard and fast. And for thousands of cruise ship travellers, crew members and the shipping industry which delivers 90% of the world’s vital food and goods, the dangers were real and immediate. Just how did the UK respond to the exceptional humanitarian challenges to cement its position as a world class flag bearer for maritime safety?