The Maritime and Coastguard Agency business plan for 2021 to 2022 has been published. Minister for Maritime Robert Courts MP said: I am proud to announce the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) business plan for 2021 to 2022. The MCA does vital work to save lives at sea, regulate ship standards and protect the marine […]
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Maritime industry being targeted, says National Crime Agency
The National Crime Agency has issued an alert to the UK maritime industry, warning owners and businesses that organised crime groups may target them to obtain small boats for people smugglers. The alert warns that since global Covid-19 lockdown measures were imposed in March 2020, the number of migrants attempting to enter the UK using […]
Transport Secretary appoints new Chair to HM Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Christopher Rodrigues appointed as new Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Christopher Rodrigues CBE as the new Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the government agency charged with further enhancing the UK’s position at the forefront of global shipping. Mr Rodrigues brings extensive international […]
MAIB Mv Diversion report published
Carbon monoxide poisoning on board a motor cruiser at Museum Gardens quay, River Ouse, York, with the loss of 2 lives. Our investigation report into the double fatality due to CO poisoning from Diversion’s cabin heater on 4 December 2019, is now published. Statement from the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents: The MAIB investigation into […]
MAIB safety digest 1/2021 published
MAIB safety digest 1/2021 published The latest collection of cases (volume 1 of 2021) detailing accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors is now available 2021-SD1-MAIBSafetyDigest […]
MAIB Safety bulletin published following multiple cruise ship anchor failures
Warning issued following several anchor losses associated with the use of the anchoring equipment beyond intended design parameters. We have identified a trend in the nature of anchoring equipment failures during the COVID-19 enforced operational pause, and have released a safety bulletin to the cruise industry to mitigate against further losses both in the short […]
Guidance if you are visiting the coast from 29 March
When visiting the coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area. In England, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 29 March. However, many restrictions remain in place. You can meet up outdoors with friends and family you do […]
£20 million fund to propel green shipbuilding launched
Government invests £20 million to develop innovative zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure. competition launched to develop innovations for a greener shipping future, including zero-emission vessels and clean port infrastructure maritime investment will drive economic growth and ensure the UK builds back greener from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic comes as studies announced to support the recreational […]
£2.15m funding for Poole Harbour’s trade facilities
Dorset LEP has invested £2.15m to fund a Public Trade Office and a Border Control Post to more effectively manage and safeguard trade between the European Union and Poole for the future. The new trade office and border post will create and safeguard jobs while attracting new businesses to Dorset. “These two projects at Poole […]
Maritime UK welcomes Aberdeen Harbour Board as the first Diversity in Maritime sponsor
Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is delighted to announce Aberdeen Harbour Board as the first industry sponsor of the Diversity in Maritime Programme. The Diversity in Maritime Programme was launched in May 2020 in response to the Department for Transport’s flagship Maritime 2050 strategy which stated “The maritime workforce of the future will be […]
