tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marine-equipment-regulations-consultation-launched 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 Marine Equipment Regulations consultation launched A 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-seas 2025-04-03T10:00:05+01:00 UK global leadership in maritime training to support safer, cleaner seas A 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/aukus-maritime-innovation-challenge-2025-undersea-communications-and-autonomy 2025-03-31T12:40:58+01:00 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025: Undersea Communications and Autonomy AUKUS partners are seeking to research and develop innovations to enable the synchronisation and teaming of multiple undersea systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sharing-information-and-experiences-at-maritime-accessibility-conference 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Sharing information and experiences at the Maritime Accessibility Conference Disability 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/personal-locator-beacon-registration-15-minutes-that-could-save-your-life 2025-01-17T16:18:21+00:00 Personal Locator Beacon registration: 15 minutes that could save your life A 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/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-issues-new-guidance-for-safe-navigation-in-the-digital-age 2025-01-13T10:30:38+00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency issues new guidance for safe navigation in the digital age Update 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-vessels 2024-12-31T10:30:04+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/changes-to-maritime-law-reflect-the-ever-evolving-needs-of-the-seafarer 2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00 Changes 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/safety-and-innovation-support-for-small-vessels-in-commercial-use-for-sport-or-pleasure 2024-12-04T10:00:01+00:00 Safety and innovation support for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure Safety 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/news/new-tool-locates-mca-approved-life-saving-appliance-service-stations 2024-09-30T10:00:01+01:00 New tool locates MCA-approved life-saving appliance service stations Online finder will help seafarers and those responsible for the maintenance of inflatable life-saving appliances to find approved service stations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-celebrates-world-maritime-day-2024 2024-09-26T13:37:32+01:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 皇冠体育app Red Ensign and International Maritime Organization flag have been raised at Maritime and Coastguard Agency headquarters in Southampton. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-and-improved-website-from-the-uk-ship-register 2024-07-22T10:06:10+01:00 New and improved website from the UK Ship Register 皇冠体育app UK Ship Register (UKSR) launched a new website, simplifying access to essential services for seafarers and vessel owners worldwide. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/high-court-throws-out-appeal-against-river-thames-conviction 2024-04-22T15:45:17+01:00 High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction Boat-owner鈥檚 challenges 'relentless' 鈥� Environment Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulation-updates-will-support-enforcement-in-uk-waters 2024-04-02T11:09:59+01:00 Regulation updates will support enforcement in UK waters Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-accessible-and-easy-to-use-updates-to-health-and-safety-handbook-complete 2024-03-28T07:51:07+00:00 鈥楳ore accessible and easy to use鈥� 鈥� updates to health and safety handbook complete 皇冠体育app key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it 鈥渕ore accessible and easy to use鈥�. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-the-carriage-of-cargoes-and-dangerous-goods-launched 2024-01-18T15:10:05+00:00 Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched 皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/changes-to-international-maritime-law 2024-01-18T10:58:36+00:00 Changes to international maritime law SOLAS convention amendments to improve the safety of merchant ships and life at sea will automatically take effect in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sir-ross-cranston-to-chair-independent-inquiry-into-2021-channel-crossing-tragedy 2024-01-11T00:00:00+00:00 Sir Ross Cranston to chair independent inquiry into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy Cranston Inquiry to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-to-boost-understanding-of-safety-at-sea 2024-01-02T13:00:48+00:00 New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea 皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' 鈥� a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-shipping-forecast-broadcast-turns-100 2024-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 皇冠体育app Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100 皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast.