tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-06-12T11:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/polar-safety-code-updated-to-protect-people-and-the-environment 2025-06-12T11:00:00+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-vision-for-uk-ports-will-propel-prosperity-in-britains-coastal-communities 2025-06-05T10:35:25+01:00 New vision for UK ports will propel prosperity in Britain’s coastal communities Have your say on the draft revised national policy statement for ports until 29 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/proposed-revision-of-the-national-policy-statement-for-ports 2025-06-04T11:24:30+01:00 Proposed revision of the national policy statement for ports Respondents have until 29 July 2025 to submit their views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bayesian-interim-report-published 2025-05-15T00:01:03+01:00 Bayesian interim report published Foundering of a yacht, with the loss of seven lives, 0.5 nautical miles south-east of Porticello, Italy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-cadets-funding-secured-for-extra-12-months-by-maritime-and-coastguard-agency 2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00 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). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hmc-vigilant-preliminary-assessment-closure 2025-04-28T13:38:07+01:00 HMC Vigilant preliminary assessment closure MAIB statement on preliminary assessment closure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/limbitless-report-published 2025-04-24T09:56:42+01:00 LimbItless report published Fatal person overboard from a keelboat off Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marine-equipment-regulations-consultation-launched 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/calypso-2-report-published 2025-04-10T09:56:13+01:00 Calypso 2 report published Fatal accident and subsequent loss of a small commercial vessel near West End, Anguilla. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vacancy-for-a-principal-inspector-of-marine-accidents 2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 Vacancy for a principal inspector of marine accidents We are seeking a principal inspector of marine accidents. This Southampton-based role is a great opportunity for an experienced marine industry professional. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-global-leadership-in-maritime-training-to-support-safer-cleaner-seas 2025-04-03T10:00:05+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/solong-and-stena-immaculate-interim-report-published 2025-04-03T09:55:07+01:00 Solong and Stena Immaculate interim report published Fatal collision between a container ship and an oil/chemical tanker 14 nautical miles north-east of the Humber Estuary, England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/securing-a-greener-future-with-cleaner-maritime-technology 2025-04-02T15:55:28+01:00 Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technology The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been supporting the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maib-safety-digest-12025-published 2025-04-01T09:56:46+01:00 MAIB safety digest 1/2025 published Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aukus-maritime-innovation-challenge-2025-undersea-communications-and-autonomy 2025-03-31T12:40:58+01:00 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025: Undersea Communications and Autonomy AUKUS partners are seeking to research and develop innovations to enable the synchronisation and teaming of multiple undersea systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/decarbonisation-in-the-maritime-sector-is-a-priority-for-the-mca 2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/maritime-decarbonisation-strategy-and-calls-for-evidence 2025-03-25T11:47:06+00:00 Maritime decarbonisation strategy and calls for evidence Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security sets out the government’s vision for the future of the UK’s maritime sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sharing-information-and-experiences-at-maritime-accessibility-conference 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/course-charted-for-carbon-free-shipping-by-2050 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Course charted for carbon free shipping by 2050 Our maritime decarbonisation strategy will help us build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/berge-mawson-report-published 2025-03-20T09:59:36+00:00 Berge Mawson report published Fatal accident on board a bulk carrier at Bunyu Island anchorage, Indonesia.