tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-02-23T10:30:01+00:00 HM Government 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/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/mca-launches-extended-dry-docking-scheme 2025-09-03T09:00:00+01:00 MCA launches Extended Dry-Docking scheme The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched an Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme for qualifying UK vessels, following a successful controlled trial. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-maritime-law-reflect-the-ever-evolving-needs-of-the-seafarer 2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00 Changes to maritime law ‘reflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer’ Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-june-2024-under-paris-mou 2024-07-15T10:56:44+01:00 Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during June 2024 under Paris MOU The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of June after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-support-for-fishers-after-deaths-from-dredge-gear-lifting-equipment 2024-05-10T13:56:20+01:00 Safety support for fishers after deaths from dredge gear lifting equipment Fishers to be charged no extra fees for checks on about 75 vessels by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-march-2024-under-paris-mou 2024-04-04T15:13:09+01:00 Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during March 2024 under Paris MOU The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that two foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of March after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulation-updates-will-support-enforcement-in-uk-waters 2024-04-02T11:09:59+01:00 Regulation updates will support enforcement in UK waters Shipping regulations are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to defend against fraud and enhance safety at sea. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-february-2024-under-paris-mou 2024-03-08T14:51:05+00:00 Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during February 2024 under Paris MOU The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of February after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-december-2023-under-paris-mou 2024-01-09T12:20:29+00:00 Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2023 under Paris MOU The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that three foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of December after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-workboat-code-launched-to-simplify-safety-rules-and-support-new-technology 2023-12-13T12:09:39+00:00 One workboat code launched to simplify safety rules and support new technology The Maritime and Coastguard Agency brings The Workboat Code Edition 3 into force. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-october-2023-under-paris-mou 2023-11-16T11:51:05+00:00 Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2023 under Paris MOU. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-tips-and-checklists-feature-on-new-app-for-seafarers 2023-11-14T10:46:07+00:00 Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk-during-september-2023-under-paris-mou 2023-10-12T10:02:26+01:00 Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during September 2023 under Paris MOU. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of September after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uksr-bulletin-no1-eligibility-16th-may-2019 2019-05-23T14:54:03+01:00 UKSR Bulletin No.1 Eligibility 16th May 2019 The UKSR has widened its eligibility criteria allowing companies located outside the UK to join one of the best performing flag registries.