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UK's mission in Australia is inviting bids for projects developing coordination between the UK and Australia on maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
With lockdown restrictions easing and more people than ever holidaying in the UK this year, keeping the public safe on our coast, lakes and waterways is paramount.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019 to 2020 is available to view and download
The UKHO has announced BMT as the winner of its first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme challenge on 'Unlocking Autonomous Navigation'
Reinstatement of the Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/2286).
A crew member who went overboard from his sailing boat in the early hours of 24 September was rescued thanks in no small part to the lifejacket he was wearing.
Bidding process for sixth rescue boat grant fund opens.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Maritime Safety Action plan released.
Launch of the Maritime Safety Action Plan.
The UKSR has widened its eligibility criteria allowing companies located outside the UK to join one of the best performing flag registries.
A skipper who was rescued after his boat caught on fire has been praised by HM Coastguard for having all the right equipment and doing all the right things.
How the MCA handles data from the vessels coming into UK ports
Pioneering government-funded study looks at how navigational and wider marine geospatial data can support the safe navigation of autonomous vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during July 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Members of the boating community are encouraged to ‘have their say’ on the maritime & coastguard agency’s new code of practice for Intended pleasure vessels.
Fishermen across the country have been urged to sign up to a new safety code, in a bid to make careers at sea safer for the UK’s fishing community.
Rescue teams across the country can bid for a share of £1 million to buy life-saving equipment from today.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eleven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during June 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have today joined forces to reveal RYA SafeTrx as HM Coastguard’s new official voluntary safety identification scheme.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
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