New legislation will grant more powers to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis. anyone riding a jet ski recklessly or causing harm to others […]
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UK Transport decarbonisation plan
This plan sets out the government’s commitments and the actions needed to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1009448/decarbonising-transport-a-better-greener-britain.pdf It includes: our pathway to net zero transport in the UK […]
MAIB – Svitzer Mercurius report published
Tug towing pennant failure while assisting a berthing operation in Southampton, England, resulting in damage to its wheelhouse windows and injuries to its crew. Today, we have published our accident […]
MIN 687 Changes to how individuals can dispose of marine flares
This Marine Information Note highlights how from 31 December 2022 HM Coastguard will stop offering a voluntary, public-facing flare disposal service to private individuals who have personal flares to dispose […]
New interim Chief Executive of Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced
Damien Oliver has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Damien will begin his new role on Monday 17 October, which follows the […]
Conditions for harbour access and seafarers’ pay-rates: scope and compliance – Consultation outcome
Consultation summary – Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1088162/seafarers-wages-consultation-gov-response.pdf Consultation description We are seeking views on proposed new legislation […]
MAIB Annual Report 2021
Please find attched below the MAIB Annual report for 2021. As well as a report for 2021 from the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, this document includes: an overview of […]
Seafarer minimum wage laws set sail
Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage. ferries regularly sailing in and out […]
‘Seadogz’ – MAIB Interim Report
‘Seadogz’ – MAIB Interim Report The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has been requested by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to promulgate the Interim Report on the investigation of […]
Consultation outcome report on the marine guidance note on electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/ roll-off (ro-ro) ferries
Consultation Outcome Report Summary of consultee comments and government responses to them. Section 1: Introduction 1.1 The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport […]
