Tag: UK MCA

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has provided an overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations, and guidance surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. 

A project by the MCA to modernise seafarer training in the UK is on its way to being part of the gold standard for safer and greener shipping.

The UK DfT released the statistics for seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry estimating that 23,700 UK seafarers were active at sea in 2024.

The UK MCA proposed internet access for seafarers while at sea and diet requirements to reflect the needs of the seafarer.

According to Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a new communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites is now operational, ensuring HM Coastguard’s effective emergency response continues across the UK.  

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of July after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that ten foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of May after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) has announced that five foreign flagged were detained during April 2024, after failing Paris MoU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships.