Tag: UK MCA

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that during October there was one new detention of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port, while nine foreign flagged ships remained under detention during October 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.

UK MCA informs that new rules coming into force in December 2020 will ensure that seafarers caught by pirates or another criminal acts will be paid by shipowners if held captive.

UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) updated its FAQ on ballast water management, based upon queries received from interested stakeholders. 

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) informs that the maritime trading fund is being extended by three months, to assist the seafarers continue their maritime training.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has selected artificial intelligence technology company Faculty as its partner in a major programme aiming to build the next generation of UK search and rescue. 

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced during July and August there were no new detentions of foreign vessels. However, nine foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during August 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection

The Maritime Coastguard Agency announced that its latest Port Marine Safety Code Compliance exercise, has officially opened, while the deadline for submissions is until 31 March 2021.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency UK (UK MCA) published a circular reminding owners, employers, skippers and crew of UK fishing vessels of their responsibilities regarding health and safety following a number near misses, accidents, and a fatality – during lifting operations.

UK MCA issued a notice concerning measures to be taken to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the shipping industry, as well as the fishing sector.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that nine foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during June 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection, while there were five new detentions.