Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy A funding programme managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to support men and women train for a career at sea…
(London, 26 August 2025) – The UK’s Department for Transport has today published new long-term forecasts showing a major shift in the way goods move through British ports, with oil and…
Nine British sailors have today (3 September) been awarded the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving lives at sea and championing mental health. Steven Jones, 52, from The Wirral,…
Funding for a project that ensures seafarers and fishers can gain unlimited internet access during visits to UK ports has been given the go-ahead for another year. The UK Port…
Act designed to boost the pay of seafarers with close ties to the UK receives Royal Assent, as Government continues to crack down on unfair practices Part of the nine-point…
Government celebrates Merchant Navy Day by awarding 14 mariners Merchant Navy Medals – the highest medal of honour within the maritime sector Mariner awarded medal for his services in restoring…