tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-09-22T09:45:28+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-innovation-hub-coming-soon 2025-09-22T09:45:28+01:00 Maritime 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-sustainability 2025-09-17T10:29:00+01:00 The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability From 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-shore 2025-09-15T12:55:38+01:00 The 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-cities 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00 More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and cities Funding 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-uk 2025-07-24T00:00:00+01:00 £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK Funding 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-2025 2025-07-08T12:12:35+01:00 Championing maritime excellence: MCA leads UK Flag Forum 2025 The 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-environment 2025-06-12T11:00:00+01:00 Polar safety code updated to protect people and the environment A 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-technology 2025-04-02T15:55:28+01:00 Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technology The 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-autonomy 2025-03-31T12:40:58+01:00 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025: Undersea Communications and Autonomy AUKUS 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-mca 2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 Decarbonisation in the maritime sector is a priority for the MCA The 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-2050 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Course charted for carbon free shipping by 2050 Our 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-uk 2025-03-06T10:47:25+00:00 ‘World’s first’ dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessel arrives in the UK Fortescue 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-economies 2025-01-16T00:00:00+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-europe 2024-10-17T00:00:00+01:00 Passengers 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-2024 2024-09-26T13:37:32+01:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 The 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-conviction 2024-04-22T15:45:17+01:00 High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/8-million-funding-boost-for-ai-to-make-boats-smarter 2024-04-22T00:00:00+01:00 £8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter Organisations 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-protections 2024-04-18T10:06:05+01:00 Anti-fouling shipping regulation strengthens marine environment protections Ecological 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-funding 2024-04-05T00:01:00+01:00 New green international shipping routes backed by government funding Investment 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-fund 2024-03-21T10:10:07+00:00 Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund Grants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues.