MCA updates guidance for small-vessel navigation
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released updated guidance to support the safe use of digital navigation systems...
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) latest news for the marine industry. Articles about recent rulings, investigations, accidents, fines, warnings and more.
MCA is an executive agency of the UK that is responsible for implementing British and international maritime law and safety policy.
Coast Guard issues safety warning about counterfeit pilot ladders
The US Coast Guard is strongly recommending that ship owners and operators thoroughly inspect pilot ladders to ensure vessels...
MCA issues safety bulletin about Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released a safety bulletin regarding Lithium Storage Solutions. The safety statement issued...
Rescued woman speaks out about ‘strong swimmer’ mentality
After Rachael Perrin fell into the sea from a motor cruiser being buffeted by strong waves off the southern...
UK safety warning issued after triple increase in paddleboard rescues
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Paddle UK, and HM Coastguard are urging people who use paddleboards, kayaks, or...
Isle of Wight jet skier cautioned after causing ferry to take ‘evasive action’
A jet skier who forced an Isle of Wight ferry to take evasive action after steering across its path...
Forty winks costs £10k as skipper fined for sleeping on job
A fishing trawler’s skipper’s been sentenced to eight months imprisonment (suspended for 12 months) and ordered to complete 100...
Modification of vessel led to death of two men, and £100K fine
A fishing company operating vessels from Brixham has been ordered to pay more than £100,000 after a highly modified...
Skipper fined £26,000+ for going wrong way in Dover Strait
After repeatedly heading the wrong way along the south-west Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), a skipper has been fined a...
Mother and son to pay more than £5,000 for obstructing work of MCA
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for obstructing the work of the Maritime and Coastguard...
UK’s Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast. Quintessentially...
