News and Events

Energy Efficiency Technology Event

The MCA is hosting a FREE one-day Energy Efficiency Technology event.

UK Flag customers attend exclusive industry update event in Nice

The MCA’s Large Yacht Services team played host to UK Flag customers in September at an exclusive update and networking event held in Nice, France.

Workboat code consultation

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

UK Government renews its commitment to cleaner ships and cleaner seas on World Maritime Day

On World Maritime Day, the UK Government has reiterated its drive to be a world leader in creating cleaner, greener shipping.

Funding for cadets boosted to £43 million pounds over next two years to help build the maritime sector

The future of maritime has been given a massive funding boost by the UK Government with an increase in training subsidies for cadets and ratings.

New laws to restrict the ways ships release ballast water into UK seas

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.

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.

Our journey to improve seafarer wellbeing and safety

There are an estimated 1.64 million seafarers across the globe serving on internationally trading merchant ships, 21,970 of which are UK seafarers.