New regulations signed this month will reinforce the Government’s commitment to supporting UK seafarers. The new rules, which come into force in January, will improve the regulatory regime for seafarer…
‘The industry is helping and supporting HM Coastguard by making sure we can be fully focussed on saving lives at sea’ New arrangements for disposing of redundant marine pyrotechnics, known…
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…
Report on the investigation of two catastrophic engine failures, one resulting in a fire, on board Wight Sky at the entrance to Lymington River and before berthing at Lymington Pier…
Maritime Safety Week to focus on beach safety with bumper season expected This week is Maritime Safety Week and with another bumper season expected on the UK’s beaches, we’re taking…
Maritime and Coastguard Agency: New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas…
Maritime and Coastguard Agency: New guidance as the UK leads the way in seafarer welfare The UK continues to lead the way in seafarer welfare during the pandemic, with new,…
RMT welcomes MCA detention and inspection of cruise ships in Tilbury and Bristol over crew welfare. SEAFARER Union RMT today welcomed the actions of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency…
According to new research released today ( 1 March 2016), 3.2m UK adults participated in one or more of 12 boating activities[1] in 2015. This accounts for 6.5% of the total adult…