tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) 2026-05-20T10:15:05+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-training-course-for-electric-propelled-vessels-gains-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seal-of-approval 2026-05-20T10:15:05+01:00 First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval  Green light boosts safety and technical skills for UK’s growing electric fleet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-launches-yacht-unlimited-certificate-of-competency 2026-05-18T12:46:00+01:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-support-is-huge-step-forward-for-international-fishing-safety 2026-05-15T10:00:00+01:00 UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/recognition-of-fb-imray-laurie-norie-and-wilson-gmbh-as-a-chart-producer 2026-05-08T08:49:46+01:00 Recognition of FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH as a chart producer FB Imray, Laurie Norie and Wilson GmbH (FB Imray) has been recognised as a private chart producer, following their application to the MCA tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/congratulations-on-results-day-for-first-cohort-of-seafarers-taking-digital-assessments 2026-04-27T10:00:00+01:00 Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessments Around 170 candidates were assessed in April 2026 through the new secure, web-based platform. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/economic-growth-innovation-and-customer-service-on-the-agenda-for-uk-flag-forum-2026 2026-04-16T12:11:00+01:00 Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026 Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-government collaboration at UK Flag Forum 2026.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-scientists-unite-for-seabed-survey-off-the-south-west-coast 2026-04-15T09:01:52+01:00 UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strong-economic-returns-from-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seafarer-training-support-finds-independent-report 2026-04-13T10:30:04+01:00 ‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/summer-boost-for-hm-coastguard-search-and-rescue-helicopters 2026-04-07T13:00:04+01:00 Summer boost for HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopters HM Coastguard has opened two new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter bases to support the emergency service’s search and rescue response over the summer months. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-seafarer-training-funds-secured-for-another-year 2026-04-07T10:30:00+01:00 UK seafarer training funds secured for another year Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) initiative to bring on next generation of skilled mariners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/be-ready-in-15-minutes-for-new-personal-locator-beacon-registration-requirements 2026-03-31T10:30:01+01:00 Be ready in 15 minutes for new Personal Locator Beacon registration requirements Online process is free, quick and could make a difference between life or death. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-search-and-rescue-base-for-hm-coastguards-rescue-helicopter 2026-03-16T13:07:43+00:00 New Search and Rescue base for HM Coastguard’s rescue helicopter HM Coastguard has opened a new seasonal base in west Scotland as part of its ongoing UK Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation programme (UKSAR2G) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boaters-urged-to-reduce-risk-and-boost-skills-in-water-safety-campaign 2026-03-11T13:43:46+00:00 Boaters urged to ‘reduce risk and boost skills’ in water safety campaign HM Coastguard, the RNLI and RYA are working together to launch their water safety campaign aimed at recreational boaters tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/united-message-for-workboat-code-edition-3-deadline-check-prepare-book 2026-02-23T10:30:01+00:00 United message for Workboat Code Edition 3 deadline: ‘Check. Prepare. Book’  Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Workboat Association urge operators to get ready for 2026 transition. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/firms-business-boost-from-embracing-workboat-code-edition-3 2026-02-23T10:30:01+00:00 Firm’s business boost from embracing Workboat Code Edition 3 Safety, simplicity and support for new technology. Those were the goals of the new Workboat Code Edition 3 when it was launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/officer-trainee-of-the-year-shines-light-on-maritimes-unseen-workforce 2026-02-03T12:25:12+00:00 Officer Trainee of the Year shines light on maritime’s ‘unseen workforce’ A single email set Alfie Allen on course for a seafaring career that has led him to win the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Officer Trainee of the Year Award 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/speedboat-driver-who-hit-teen-kayaker-first-to-be-sentenced-under-new-safety-law 2026-01-22T16:50:07+00:00 Speedboat driver who hit teen kayaker first to be sentenced under new safety law A man who crashed his speedboat into a 15-year-old kayaker near Milford Haven was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, in the first prosecution by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under new waterc… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-non-executive-directors-appointed 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00 New Maritime and Coastguard Agency non-executive directors appointed The NEDs will join the MCA Board to provide challenge and support to the agency, overseeing strategy and operational performance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/compliance-drive-for-ports-and-marine-facilities-launches-across-uk 2026-01-02T00:00:00+00:00 Compliance drive for ports and marine facilities launches across UK A proactive opportunity for all ports and marine facilities to review, assess, and demonstrate proportional alignment with the code. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-platform-closing-how-to-prepare-and-stay-safe-at-sea 2025-12-04T09:47:57+00:00 Safety platform closing – how to prepare and stay safe at sea HM Coastguard’s ability to respond to emergencies remains fully operational.