Consultation on the updated UK Marine Strategy Part Two On 25 August, we contacted you to invite your comments on the proposed updates to the marine monitoring programmes for […]
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Review of the legal responsibility for beach safety
An independent review into beach safety has been carried out for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Review_of_the_legal_responsibility_for_beach_safety his report considers the legal framework and responsibility for water safety at the […]
MCA says over 31,000 incidents in annual report
The MCA’s annual report for April 2019-March 2020 has been published, highlighting the work of the agency for the 12-month period. Her Majesty’s Coastguard, the search and rescue service of […]
Military detains seven after suspected hijacking near IOW
The SBS (Special Boat Service) has stormed a crude oil tanker near the Isle of Wight and detained seven people, following reports that stowaways had attempted a hijacking, according to […]
New President for IHMA
The International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) is delighted to announce that its new President is Captain Yoss Leclerc of the Port of Quebec. He succeeds Captain Allan Gray, President and […]
Impact of Covid-19 on Shipping – Précis of findings
Commercial Impact of Covid-19 on Shipping Industry Please find enclosed the research study summary from ‘The Strategy Works’ think tank regarding the global impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic to date. […]
Jet Skiers Fined in Poole Harbour
Earlier this year, HM Coastguard called for jet skiers to respect other water users following a spate of incidents along the south west coast. The call appears not to have been heeded […]
Independent report – UK EEZ Shipping Risks and Emergency Towage Provision Study
The report was initiated from a recommendation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch to assess the risk to and from shipping in the Dover Strait, following their report into a […]
ABPmer appointed Designated Person for Littlehampton Harbour
ABPmer has been appointed by the Littlehampton Harbour Board to provide an independent Designated Person (DP) service, as described in the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC). Read More – NEWS – […]
Thea II and Svitzer Josephine – MAIB report published
Grounding and recovery of a container feeder vessel and a tug in the approaches to the Humber Estuary. https://www.ukhma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-15-TheaII-SvitzerJosephine.pdf Summary On the evening of 15 December 2018, while approaching the […]
