Tag: UK MCA

Standard Club reminds that UK flag ships of 500GT and over are advised that from 1 January 2021, the UK Ship Recycling Regulation (UK-SRR) retains the requirements of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation 1257/2013 (EU-SRR) in UK domestic legislation.

The UK MCA issued guidance on the changes to The Merchant Shipping Regulations 2021, with respect to the procedures for collecting and reporting details of persons onboard passenger ships.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that six foreign-flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December 2020 after failing PSC inspection. In December, there were four new detentions of foreign-flagged vessels in a UK port.

The UK Marine and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a Safety Bulletin for the Tecnicomar ECOMAR range of sewage treatment equipment. 

UK MCA announced that during November there were five new detention of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port, while seven foreign flagged ships remained under detention during November 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

The UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (UK MCA) announced that the HM Coastguard acquired new technology with the aim to improve its search and rescue operations.

UK MCA issued a marine notice  providing clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways, in accordance to the MARPOL Annex VI requirements, that apply to vessels operating on tidal Category C, and D waters, as well as to sea.

The UK launched the 2020 amendment Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers focusing on improving the health and safety of the crew primarily on board UK registered ships.

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency updated its Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), which gives medical guidance for non-doctors working onboard a vessel.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency joined forces with the University of Southampton aiming to drive innovation into UK's maritime sector, focusing on maritime autonomy and emissions reduction.