tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-08-03T10:53:14+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rolling-five-year-review-of-seafarer-syllabus-to-ensure-training-fit-for-the-future 2026-08-03T10:53:14+01:00 Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future Maritime and Coastguard Agency works with industry to support next generation of mariners. 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/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/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/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/speeches/changes-to-international-maritime-law--2 2025-12-16T13:50:00+00:00 Changes to international maritime law Ministerial statement on UK maritime law updates from 1 January 2026, implementing international safety and pollution changes and related UK regulations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-trainee-seafarer-assessments-for-maritime-industrys-next-generation 2025-11-06T09:15:01+00:00 Digital trainee seafarer assessments for maritime industry’s next generation   The assessment of trainee seafarers is moving into the digital age with a new web-based platform to be phased in from next year by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-cadets-become-first-in-uk-to-follow-new-futureproofed-maritime-syllabus 2025-11-04T10:00:03+00:00 Seafarer cadets become first in UK to follow new ‘futureproofed’ maritime syllabus   This year's cohort of seafarer trainees have become the first in the UK to learn under a new syllabus developed through an industry-wide initiative, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), to ensure skills keep … tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/help-shape-the-maritime-and-coastguard-agencys-digital-services 2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 Help shape the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s digital services We are developing two new online services and we're looking for participants to provide feedback. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-training-record-books-set-to-transform-cadet-learning-at-sea 2025-09-19T00:00:00+01:00 Digital Training Record Books set to transform cadet learning at sea New app provides extra features for trainees, employers and instructors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-skills-boost-as-mca-led-uk-cadet-training-overhaul-completes-next-step 2024-12-06T10:00:03+00:00 Maritime skills boost as MCA-led UK cadet training overhaul completes next step The next step has been completed in a wide-ranging review of UK seafarer and cadet training, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/benchmarks-to-support-new-electric-propulsion-training-courses 2024-09-19T14:34:39+01:00 Benchmarks to support new electric propulsion training courses Consultation on proposed new courses that will form the basis of a "springboard for seafarers to develop careers". tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/post-training-survey-relaunched-to-help-make-uk-maritime-skills-fit-for-the-future 2024-04-04T10:51:07+01:00 Post-training survey relaunched to help make UK maritime skills fit for the future All seafarers who undertake oral exams, a key part of training, are being asked for their views on their learning to help develop and strengthen training in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agencys-officer-trainee-of-the-year-announced 2024-02-06T12:03:53+00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency's officer trainee of the year announced "It’s my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-seafarer-cadets-available-for-an-extra-6-months 2024-02-06T10:00:48+00:00 Funding for seafarer cadets available for an extra 6 months Seafarer cadets can now continue to access financial support for their training up until spring 2025, as funds have been locked in for a further 6 months. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/review-of-uk-cadet-syllabus-could-shape-training-worldwide 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme has completed a review of the UK’s cadet syllabus, which could shape the future of training worldwide. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/730000-to-boost-diversity-wellbeing-and-skills-in-maritime 2019-09-12T12:56:00+01:00 £730,000 to boost diversity, wellbeing and skills in maritime Increased funding for maritime careers and the welfare of seafarers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/support-for-maritime-training 2018-02-02T09:04:00+00:00 Support for maritime training Announces a doubling of government financial support for maritime training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/manchesters-smart-motorway-reaches-major-milestone 2017-01-31T10:47:05+00:00 Manchester’s smart motorway reaches major milestone The latest phase of a major project to tackle congestion and improve journey times on the M60 and M62 near Manchester is now underway.