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Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey in the North Sea, south-east of Peterhead, Scotland on 29th October 2024. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report on the investigation of […]
Collision between Guiding Light and Guiding Star resulting in the flooding and sinking of Guiding Star, 33 nautical miles south-east of Fair Isle, Scotland on 6 October 2022 – MAIB […]
New tool locates MCA-approved life-saving appliance service stations. Developed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a new online tool will provide easier search and filtering capabilities for seafarers looking […]
Capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Angelena south-east of Exmouth, England on 18 June 2021: MAIB Report. Summary: On 18 June 2021, the UK registered stern trawler Angelena capsized and sank […]
Safety support for fishers after deaths from dredge gear lifting equipment. Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will be supporting fishing crews to stay safe at work after […]
MCA reiterates new rules regarding marine equipment being UK approved. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced that there are no plans to alter a requirement for marine equipment […]
Connecting Fishermen to ML5 Medicals By 30 November 2023, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requires that anyone working onboard a UK fishing vessel have a certificate of medical fitness. […]
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