Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Updated: Jun 12, 25

Published: Jun 12, 25

12 Jun 2025

Polar safety code updated to protect people and the environment

A consultation has been launched on measures by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to ensure safety and protect maritime environments in polar waters.

Press Release

Updated: May 8, 25

Published: May 7, 25

7 May 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Seafarer cadets can continue to benefit from financial support for their training up until spring 2026 thanks to a 12-month funding extension unlocked through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Press Release

Updated: Apr 30, 25

Published: Apr 13, 25

13 Apr 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Marine Equipment Regulations consultation launched

A six-week public consultation on revoking and replacing the UK Marine Equipment Regulations following the UK's exit from the EU will begin on Monday 14 April.

Press Release

Updated: Apr 3, 25

Published: Apr 3, 25

3 Apr 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

UK global leadership in maritime training to support safer, cleaner seas

A project led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to modernise seafarer training in the UK is on its way to being accepted as part of the gold standard for safer and greener shipping around the world.

Press Release

Updated: Apr 2, 25

Published: Apr 2, 25

2 Apr 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technology

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been supporting the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC).

News Story

Updated: Apr 2, 25

Published: Mar 28, 25

28 Mar 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Decarbonisation in the maritime sector is a priority for the MCA

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is focussed on securing a clean, green maritime future for everyone.

News Story

Updated: Apr 4, 25

Published: Mar 25, 25

25 Mar 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Department for Transport

Sharing information and experiences at the Maritime Accessibility Conference

Disability organisations and maritime transport operators from across the country have come together for the Maritime Accessibility Conference 2025.

Press Release

Updated: Mar 24, 25

Published: Mar 1, 25

1 Mar 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

‘World’s first’ dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessel arrives in the UK

Fortescue Green Pioneer successfully demonstrates what a future of cleaner shipping could look like.

Press Release

Updated: Mar 24, 25

Published: Feb 14, 25

14 Feb 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Ship’s master and operator sentenced over fatal crash at sea

Sentences have been passed on the master and management company of a UK-registered cargo vessel following a fatal crash off the south coast of Sweden in which two sailors died.

Press Release

Updated: Mar 24, 25

Published: Feb 4, 25

4 Feb 2025

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Officer Trainee of the Year’s pride to win ‘symbol of excellence’

The determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.

Press Release

About

Also Known As: MCA

We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers. MCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .

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