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MCA works to improve support for people to get UK approval for marine equipment

23/05/2022 00:00:00 Manufacturers looking to make sure they get UK approval for the marine equipment they produce are being given a helping hand by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Consultation on the future of the fee for seafarer medical

19/05/2022 00:00:00 The future of the fee for seafarer medicals is going out to consultation as the UK works to make sure it can offer the same long-term high-quality service as it does now.

People behind the Flag - Charlotte Gregory

18/05/2022 00:00:00 This International Day for Women in Maritime, we’re taking the opportunity to shine a light on one of the women behind the scenes at the UK Ship Register – Charlotte Gregory, Data and Reporting Analyst at the Register for Small Ships (RSS).

Brian Johnson: Retirement is right for next chapter

22/04/2022 00:00:00 I have decided to step down as Chief Executive in October 2022. I’ve loved all things maritime for many years – since I was a boy, in fact. Becoming the Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency was an absolute dream come true. Being able to work to make a difference in the world of maritime safety, leading a group of people whose work continues to lead the way in protecting seafarers, saving lives at sea and finding alternatives to help in the battle against climate change, has been an absolute privilege.

The people behind the Flag - Adam Jackson

20/04/2022 00:00:00 The UK Ship Register (UKSR) is committed to delivering round-the-clock personalised service, consistently improving our offer, and ensuring we remain at the front of the shipping industry for all our customers. But we could not deliver this level of service or remain as one of the best-performing flag states, without all the dedicated people behind the scenes here at the UKSR.