tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-cadets-funding-secured-for-extra-12-months-by-maritime-and-coastguard-agency2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard AgencySeafarer cadets can continue to benefit from financial support for their training up until spring 2026 thanks to a 12-month funding extension unlocked through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marine-equipment-regulations-consultation-launched2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00Marine Equipment Regulations consultation launchedA six-week public consultation on revoking and replacing the UK Marine Equipment Regulations following the UK's exit from the EU will begin on Monday 14 April. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-global-leadership-in-maritime-training-to-support-safer-cleaner-seas2025-04-03T10:00:05+01:00UK global leadership in maritime training to support safer, cleaner seasA project led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to modernise seafarer training in the UK is on its way to being accepted as part of the gold standard for safer and greener shipping around the world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/securing-a-greener-future-with-cleaner-maritime-technology2025-04-02T15:55:28+01:00Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technology皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been supporting the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/decarbonisation-in-the-maritime-sector-is-a-priority-for-the-mca2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00Decarbonisation in the maritime sector is a priority for the MCA皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is focussed on securing a clean, green maritime future for everyone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sharing-information-and-experiences-at-maritime-accessibility-conference2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00Sharing information and experiences at the Maritime Accessibility ConferenceDisability organisations and maritime transport operators from across the country have come together for the Maritime Accessibility Conference 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/worlds-first-dual-fuel-ammonia-powered-vessel-arrives-in-the-uk2025-03-06T10:47:25+00:00鈥榃orld鈥檚 first鈥� dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessel arrives in the UKFortescue Green Pioneer successfully demonstrates what a future of cleaner shipping could look like.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ships-master-and-operator-sentenced-over-fatal-crash-at-sea2025-02-14T00:00:00+00:00Ship鈥檚 master and operator sentenced over fatal crash at seaSentences have been passed on the master and management company of a UK-registered cargo vessel following a fatal crash off the south coast of Sweden in which two sailors died. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/officer-trainee-of-the-years-pride-to-win-symbol-of-excellence2025-02-04T10:41:10+00:00Officer Trainee of the Year鈥檚 pride to win 鈥榮ymbol of excellence鈥�皇冠体育app determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency鈥檚 (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.聽聽tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/personal-locator-beacon-registration-15-minutes-that-could-save-your-life2025-01-17T16:18:21+00:00Personal Locator Beacon registration: 15 minutes that could save your lifeA package of measures going out for consultation today (Thursday 5 December) is set to make search and rescue response faster and simpler for people carrying Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) on the water.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/changes-to-international-law-maritime2025-01-14T00:00:00+00:00Changes to international law: maritimeAmendments to 2 maritime codes: International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-issues-new-guidance-for-safe-navigation-in-the-digital-age2025-01-13T10:30:38+00:00Maritime and Coastguard Agency issues new guidance for safe navigation in the digital ageUpdate to stay ahead of developing technology and maritime practices.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safe-and-evidence-led-new-guidance-for-smaller-remotely-operated-unmanned-vessels2024-12-31T10:30:04+00:00鈥楽afe and evidence-led': New guidance for smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels Maritime and Coastguard Agency to uphold safety while supporting development.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-rights-to-be-enshrined-in-law2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00Seafarer rights to be enshrined in lawNew mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-maritime-law-reflect-the-ever-evolving-needs-of-the-seafarer2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00Changes to maritime law 鈥榬eflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer鈥�Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/significant-safety-improvements-for-those-working-in-the-offshore-sector2024-12-09T00:00:00+00:00Significant safety improvements for those working in the offshore sectorNew international maritime regulations will become UK law next year, setting new safety standards for those transported offshore to work on wind farm and oil gas installations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-skills-boost-as-mca-led-uk-cadet-training-overhaul-completes-next-step2024-12-06T10:00:03+00:00Maritime skills boost as MCA-led UK cadet training overhaul completes next step皇冠体育app next step has been completed in a wide-ranging review of UK seafarer and cadet training, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-and-innovation-support-for-small-vessels-in-commercial-use-for-sport-or-pleasure2024-12-04T10:00:01+00:00Safety and innovation support for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasureSafety and innovation on the water are to be bolstered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) with a proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/chart-production2024-11-19T14:29:44+00:00Recognition of Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson as a chart producerImray Laurie Norie and Wilson has been recognised as a private chart producer, following their application to the MCAtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-coastguard-station-is-great-news-for-both-the-team-and-the-island2024-10-28T12:07:56+00:00New Coastguard station is 'great news for both the team and the island'After around 40 years in the same station, a coastguard rescue team on the Isle of Wight has a new home.