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 […]
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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 […]
£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 […]
£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 […]
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 […]
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour redevelopment completed
The £2m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour will be completed this year, fitting as it’s also the 50th anniversary of the Beaulieu River marina. Half a century since it was opened […]
Controversy as 70ft boat sinks in Brixham Harbour
A 70ft Ferro Cement Schooner sunk in Brixham Harbour last weekend – fees are expected to reach £100k for damage repair and hull disposal. Sea Beast had been berthed on swinging […]
Maritime UK shines a spotlight on Time to Talk about Mental Health
Today Time to Talk Day and Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is urging maritime organisations and individuals to join the conversation about mental health and help […]
Jet skis set to be banned at North Devon tourist spot
The launching of jet skis at a North Devon tourist resort is set to be banned. Torridge councillors on Monday morning backed calls made by Cllr Len Ford for the […]
Polluter should pay,’ says DfT in new consultation on flares
The Department for Transport (DfT), along with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), has published a consultation about the safe disposal of time expired marine pyrotechnics (flares) from the pleasure boat sector. […]
