Tag: UK MCA

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to adapt the existing Safety Climate Tool to the maritime industry in order to help assess the attitudes of individuals within an organization towards health and safety issues, and boost safety culture. 

The UK MCA has launched a consultation on the proposed draft merchant shipping STCW (amendment) regulations 2021, aiming to modernize and enhance the UK seafarer training system. 

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched a consultation on additional safety updates for bulk carriers. The updates include tighter rules on damage stability and structural requirements.

Six people have died from 2009 to 2019 in UK ports while working in enclosed spaces and this is why the UK MCA is currently conducting a consultation on new legislation to tight up safety rules for those working in such spaces onboard vessels.  

During May 2021, there were four new detentions of foreign-flagged vessels in a UK port, while a total of four foreign-flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports after failing PSC inspection, the UK MCA announced. 

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency released a Marine Notice focusing on seafarers' employment agreements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

During April 2021, there were two new detentions of foreign-flagged vessels in a UK port, while six foreign-flagged ships remained under detention after failing PSC inspection, the UK MCA announced. 

UK MCA shared guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (“MLC”). Inspection for MLC compliance is not required for vessels operating exclusively on domestic voyages and within 60 miles of a UK safe haven. 

UK MCA issued a Marine Guidance Note highlighting issues to be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on navigational safety and emergency response (search and rescue, salvage and towing, and counter pollution) caused by offshore renewable energy installation developments.

Six foreign-flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during March 2021 after failing PSC inspection, the UK MCA announced. During March, there were zero new detentions of foreign-flagged vessels in a UK port.