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Seafarer
‘It’s my dream job’: Winner of Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Officer Trainee of the Year
3 July 2025
A deck officer who discovered a “love for the sea” as a young teenager has been given the 2023 Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Officer Trainee of the Year award.
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Seafarer
Funding extended for seafarer cadets
3 July 2025
The Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) fund was increased by 20% in 2022, allowing eligible seafarer cadets to get up to 50% of their training paid for up until Spring 2025.
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Seafarer
New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea
3 July 2025
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' – a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.
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Regulation
One workboat code launched to simplify safety rules and support new technology
3 July 2025
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force.
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Regulation
Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched
3 July 2025
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations.
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Seafarer
Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide
3 July 2025
The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme has completed a review of the UK’s cadet syllabus, which could shape the future of training worldwide.
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Fishing
Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification
3 July 2025
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.
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Seafarer
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: A big danger on vessels large and small
3 July 2025
Carbon monoxide is a big danger on vessels – it is a risk onboard any vessel, large or small.
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Event
London International Shipping Week 2025
From: 15 September 2025
To: 19 September 2025
London International Shipping Week (LISW) returns for 2025.