NEWS – ABPmer adds 2017 marine vessel dataset to AIS portal ABPmer’s GIS and Data Solutions team has today added the 2017 national dataset of marine vessel traffic for the […]
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MAIB – Seatruck Progress report and flyer published
Fatal accident on the stern ramp of a ro-ro freight ferry at Brocklebank Dock, Liverpool. Our accident investigation report on the death of a third officer after being struck by […]
RYA and RNLI pave the way for safe return to boating
Safety is paramount as watersports are set to resume Following changes in Government guidance for England, which allow people to travel to the coast and use the water, the RYA […]
HM Coastguard asks everyone to take extra care
With significant numbers of people expected to take to the water this weekend in England, HM Coastguard is asking everyone to take extra care in extraordinary times. Boating, swimming and […]
Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
1. Current investigations Vessel’s name (IMO/PLN) Accident/incident type Date of incident *Status of investigation Shearwater and Agem One Loss of propulsion, hull damage and flooding of the dredger Shearwater while […]
Maritime UK launches Diversity in Maritime programme
• Diversity in Maritime launched in response to government’s flagship Maritime 2050 strategy • New HR guidance for recruiters on gender-neutral language published • Series of professional development webinars announced […]
£17 million government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland
scheme to help ferry operators on 5 routes between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) UK, Ireland and France pledge to protect freight during pandemic UK government continues to […]
Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
1. Current investigations Vessel’s name (IMO/PLN) Accident/incident type Date of incident *Status of investigation Kaami Grounding of a Bahamas registered general cargo vessel while transiting the Little Minch, Scotland. 23/03/20 […]
19,000 British travellers return from cruise ships after major international effort
Working alongside industry, the Government has helped passengers return to the UK from 59 cruise ships from across the world. More than 19,000 British holidaymakers caught up in the coronavirus […]
Maritime Ministers Message of Thanks to Maritime and Port Workers
Maritime sector is doing work of ‘national importance’ — UK Maritime Minister UK Shipping Minister Kelly Tolhurst says the maritime sector’s response to the current health crisis has been ‘remarkable’ […]
