tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-09-22T09:45:28+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-innovation-hub-coming-soon2025-09-22T09:45:28+01:00Maritime Innovation Hub coming soon'We’re strengthening our support for innovators to bring the latest technologies and findings to our shores'.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-future-of-uk-maritime-skills-technology-and-sustainability2025-09-17T10:29:00+01:00The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and SustainabilityFrom cutting edge technology to supporting the seafarers of tomorrow - the groundbreaking work of the MCA and how it contributes to the future of maritime and sustainability has been under the spotlight this week.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-future-of-uk-shipping-office-for-reducing-emissions-uk-shore2025-09-15T12:55:38+01:00The future of UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE)£448 million will be invested in research and development for UK SHORE, allowing industry to plan the next 5 years of clean maritime innovation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-11-billion-investment-to-boost-growth-jobs-and-skills-in-uks-coastal-towns-and-cities2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and citiesFunding will help businesses and academia develop real-life technology that reduces carbon emissions from shipping.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-to-decarbonise-shipping-boost-careers-and-deliver-growth-across-the-uk2025-07-24T00:00:00+01:00£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UKFunding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/championing-maritime-excellence-mca-leads-uk-flag-forum-20252025-07-08T12:12:35+01:00Championing maritime excellence: MCA leads UK Flag Forum 2025The Maritime and Coastguard Agency hosts this year's UK Flag Forum event at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/polar-safety-code-updated-to-protect-people-and-the-environment2025-06-12T11:00:00+01:00Polar safety code updated to protect people and the environmentA 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/securing-a-greener-future-with-cleaner-maritime-technology2025-04-02T15:55:28+01:00Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technologyThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been supporting the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aukus-maritime-innovation-challenge-2025-undersea-communications-and-autonomy2025-03-31T12:40:58+01:00AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025: Undersea Communications and AutonomyAUKUS 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-mca2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00Decarbonisation in the maritime sector is a priority for the MCAThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is focussed on securing a clean, green maritime future for everyone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/course-charted-for-carbon-free-shipping-by-20502025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00Course charted for carbon free shipping by 2050Our maritime decarbonisation strategy will help us build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/worlds-first-dual-fuel-ammonia-powered-vessel-arrives-in-the-uk2025-03-06T10:47:25+00:00‘World’s first’ dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessel arrives in the UKFortescue Green Pioneer successfully demonstrates what a future of cleaner shipping could look like.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-to-clean-up-sea-travel-and-turbocharge-coastal-economies2025-01-16T00:00:00+00:00£30 million to clean up sea travel and turbocharge coastal economies Funding will boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as move towards an era of zero-emission shipping.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-enjoy-cleaner-travel-between-uk-and-europe2024-10-17T00:00:00+01:00Passengers to enjoy cleaner travel between UK and Europe New green corridors could boost use of sustainable fuels, secure green jobs of the future and advance environmentally friendly travel within Europe.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-celebrates-world-maritime-day-20242024-09-26T13:37:32+01:00Maritime and Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2024The Red Ensign and International Maritime Organization flag have been raised at Maritime and Coastguard Agency headquarters in Southampton.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/high-court-throws-out-appeal-against-river-thames-conviction2024-04-22T15:45:17+01:00High Court throws out appeal against River Thames convictionBoat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/8-million-funding-boost-for-ai-to-make-boats-smarter2024-04-22T00:00:00+01:00£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarterOrganisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/anti-fouling-shipping-regulation-strengthens-marine-environment-protections2024-04-18T10:06:05+01:00Anti-fouling shipping regulation strengthens marine environment protectionsEcological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-green-international-shipping-routes-backed-by-government-funding2024-04-05T00:01:00+01:00New green international shipping routes backed by government fundingInvestment into zero emission routes to and from the UK will help create long-term sustainability and keep our waters clean. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/self-driving-delivery-boats-to-benefit-from-18-million-future-transport-fund2024-03-21T10:10:07+00:00Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fundGrants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues.