HM Coastguard helicopters to be used for hospital transfers
An agreement has been signed to make it easier for HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopters to respond to...
MCA news
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.
Company fined £800k after death of fish farmer
A company has been fined £800,000 following the death of a fish farmer in the Scottish Highlands. The Marine...
In Focus: New jet ski safety regs robustly welcomed
In January 2023, MIN reported that the UK was introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse...
In Focus: Regulation change for safety brands affects all UK-flagged vessels
“Brexit has come with some major challenges,” says Alistair Hackett, MD at Ocean Safety. Those challenges have far-reaching consequences...
Maritime & Coastguard Agency names new CEO
Virginia McVea is to become the new chief executive officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). McVea will...
Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines after law change
The UK is introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse of watercraft such as jet skis,...
MCA warned its rules will destroy IoW fishing industry
Frustrated Isle of Wight fisherman Geoff Blake, from Ventnor Haven Fishery, has called on the media to help put...
New interim chief executive of Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Damien Oliver has been appointed as the interim chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Oliver will...
Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares
British Marine, the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are hosting a free 30-minute...
UK to subsidise 50% of seafarer training costs
Eligible seafarers in the UK will now get half of their training paid as a subsidy, as the government...
MIN report: Should it be made legal for kids to wear lifejackets? Debate splits industry
A petition in the UK is looking to make wearing a lifejacket compulsory for those aged under 16. Marine...
