tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-15T10:00:00+01:00 HM Government 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/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/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/speeches/updating-light-dues-payment-rates 2026-03-09T11:20:01+00:00 Updating light dues payment rates For 2026 to 2027, the light dues rate will increase to 46 pence per tonne to support the high-quality service on which the maritime sector relies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safety 2026-01-26T14:20:00+00:00 The growing risks to maritime safety An open letter from the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea with Iceland to the international maritime community. 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/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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/second-chance-to-comment-on-personal-locator-beacon-registration 2025-10-16T08:54:12+01:00 Second chance to comment on Personal Locator Beacon registration A fresh consultation has been launched today (13 October 2025) for more people to have their say on proposals to make search and rescue response involving Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) more efficient and effective.  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/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/mum-and-best-friend-of-rip-current-victim-joe-abbess-share-their-grief-and-safety-hopes 2025-06-30T10:48:08+01:00 Mum and best friend of rip current victim Joe Abbess share their grief and safety hopes The mother and best friend of a much-loved teenager who drowned in a fierce rip current at Bournemouth beach more than two years ago have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer. 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/marine-equipment-regulations-consultation-launched 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 Marine Equipment Regulations consultation launched A six-week public consultation on revoking and replacing the UK Marine Equipment Regulations following the UK's exit from the EU will begin on Monday 14 April. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-global-leadership-in-maritime-training-to-support-safer-cleaner-seas 2025-04-03T10:00:05+01:00 UK global leadership in maritime training to support safer, cleaner seas A project led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to modernise seafarer training in the UK is on its way to being accepted as part of the gold standard for safer and greener shipping around the world. 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/sharing-information-and-experiences-at-maritime-accessibility-conference 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Sharing information and experiences at the Maritime Accessibility Conference Disability organisations and maritime transport operators from across the country have come together for the Maritime Accessibility Conference 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/personal-locator-beacon-registration-15-minutes-that-could-save-your-life 2025-01-17T16:18:21+00:00 Personal Locator Beacon registration: 15 minutes that could save your life A package of measures going out for consultation today (Thursday 5 December) is set to make search and rescue response faster and simpler for people carrying Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) on the water. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-issues-new-guidance-for-safe-navigation-in-the-digital-age 2025-01-13T10:30:38+00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency issues new guidance for safe navigation in the digital age Update to stay ahead of developing technology and maritime practices.