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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 […]
Fatal fall overboard from the fishing vessel Eder Sands approximately 150 nautical miles west of Ireland: MAIB report. Report on the investigation of the fatal fall overboard from the fishing […]
Ecomotus helps fishermen save fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions. With the next round of Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) funding anticipated to be available soon, English fishermen will have […]
Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers. A new app for seafarers, launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, is a chance for those working at sea […]
Frustrated fishermen demand urgent action over dangerous longliner incident. Shetland skippers are calling for immediate and decisive action from the authorities after a French longliner attempted to run a rope […]
Mariners now have the option to use another type of safety communications system after the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implemented it. International law requires mariners to have a Global […]
New centre manager for Scottish Maritime Academy. Chris Bell has been appointed Centre Manager at the Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) in Peterhead. The SMA, part of Northeast Scotland College (NESCol), […]
Flooding and sinking of the survey workboat Bella, Lynmouth, England. Report on the investigation of flooding and sinking of the survey workboat Bella in the approaches to Lynmouth, England, on 6 […]
MCA signs new search and rescue contract. The MCA, an executive agency of the Department for Transport, has signed a circa £1.6 billion contract with UK company Bristow Helicopters Ltd […]
MCA launches digital Wellbeing at Sea Tool to support seafarer health and wellbeing. Launch of the MCA’s new digital tool designed to support seafarers’ health and wellbeing and address the […]
Two leading maritime charities have joined forces to help improve welfare standards on fishing vessels with the launch of a new guide following some reports of labour exploitation that have […]
Fatal capsize and sinking of the fishing vessel Joanna C, south of Newhaven, 21 November 2020: MAIB Report. Early in the morning on 21 November 2020, the scallop dredger Joanna […]
The Seafarers’ Charity stands ready to support migrant workers in UK Fishing. The Seafarers’ Charity has been shocked at the findings of new research published by the University Of Nottingham […]
HM Coastguard celebrates landmark birthday. Two hundred years of saving lives along the UK coast and at sea, as well as coordinating rescues for those in distress in international waters, […]
Cooperation between European Border and Coast Guard Agency. An important step is taken in further developing the mandate set out in the 2016 European Border Coast Guard Regulation. The Commission […]
Former Shipping Minister to host Seafarers UK’s online Maritime Quiz. Former Maritime Minister, Nusrat Ghani MP, will be hosting the charity, Seafarers UK’s first Maritime Quiz on Thursday 28 January 2021 from 18:00–19:00. Seafarers UK Maritime Quiz […]
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Nancy Glen. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report into the sinking of the Clyde trawler, Nancy Glen, concluding that modifications […]
The MAIB report on the Eddystone and Red Eagle, regarding the unintentional release of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fixed fire-extinguishing system on board the roll on, roll off (ro-ro) cargo […]
Maritime Minister, Nusrat Ghani, the first Muslim woman to speak from the House of Commons despatch box, will make a keynote speech on a new initiative for women in the […]
Fatal injury following chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III. MAIB has published a Safety Bulletin detailing serious concerns about failures of chains in quick-release gear on fishing vessels. Recommendations […]
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