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UK Flag
Ship naming honour goes to UK Ship Register manager
4 July 2025
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.
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Seafarer
New seafarer training courses for electric-propelled vessels
4 July 2025
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.
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Merchant
Merchant Navy Day
4 July 2025
3 September is Merchant Navy Day, a day to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the pursuit of work at sea.
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UK Flag
UK Ship Register maintains US QUALSHIP 21 status for 13th consecutive year
4 July 2025
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.
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Corporate
New Non-Executive Chair appointed for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
4 July 2025
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.
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Regulation
New anti-fouling shipping regulation now in force
4 July 2025
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.
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Seafarer
Updates made to the post-training survey for seafarers
4 July 2025
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.
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Regulation
New regulations to improve safety at sea
4 July 2025
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.
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Seafarer
Updated health and safety handbook for seafarers
4 July 2025
The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, also known as COSWP has been given a refresh following feedback from industry and stakeholders.