RMT raises safety concerns over Calmac catamaran charter CALMAC Union RMT has raised safety concerns over the Pentalina catamaran which the Scottish Government is considering for charter on CalMac routes. …
Welfare Board gets national recognition through formal agreement with MCA Seafarers’ and fishers’ welfare has been boosted following the signing of a formal agreement between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. The Memorandum of…
Transport Secretary appoints new Chair to HM Maritime & Coastguard Agency The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Christopher Rodrigues CBE as the new Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime…
Consultation into Polar Code due to begin Consultation on putting international rules designed to protect polar regions and those that sail on them into UK law, is due to begin today. The rules cover safety-related…
UK to lead the way in training for autonomous shipping The UK’s standing as a world-leader in the safe testing and development of autonomous vessels has been further enhanced by…
MCA targets uncoded race yachts Action will be taken against uncoded commercially operated sailing yachts engaged in racing, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has warned, following the conclusion of legal proceedings against…
Search for Missing Fishing Vessel off North Wales continues The search for a missing fishing vessel with three people on board continues off the coast of North Wales. HM Coastguard…
New research highlights benefits of regular social interaction on board and common obstacles to overcome Regular social interaction on board benefits overall crew wellbeing, reduces isolation and stress and helps…
VESSEL EN ROUTE FOR DUTY WITH THE UK’S MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY ABERDEEN, Scotland (Dec. 20 2016) – The UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has signed an agreement with…
ABP is supporting the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) initiative for Victory in Europe Day by encouraging vessels to sound their horns in honour of the 70 year anniversary of…