tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-20T10:15:05+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-training-course-for-electric-propelled-vessels-gains-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seal-of-approval2026-05-20T10:15:05+01:00First 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-competency2026-05-18T12:46:00+01:00Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of CompetencyNew 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-assessments2026-04-27T10:00:00+01:00Congratulations on results day for first cohort of seafarers taking digital assessmentsAround 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-report2026-04-13T10:30:04+01:00‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent reportEight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-seafarer-training-funds-secured-for-another-year2026-04-07T10:30:00+01:00UK seafarer training funds secured for another yearSupport for Maritime Training (SMarT) initiative to bring on next generation of skilled mariners.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/officer-trainee-of-the-year-shines-light-on-maritimes-unseen-workforce2026-02-03T12:25:12+00:00Officer Trainee of the Year shines light on maritime’s ‘unseen workforce’A single email set Alfie Allen on course for a seafaring career that has led him to win the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Officer Trainee of the Year Award 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/changes-to-international-maritime-law--22025-12-16T13:50:00+00:00Changes to international maritime lawMinisterial 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-generation2025-11-06T09:15:01+00:00Digital 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-syllabus2025-11-04T10:00:03+00:00Seafarer 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-services2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00Help shape the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s digital servicesWe 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-sea2025-09-19T00:00:00+01:00Digital Training Record Books set to transform cadet learning at seaNew app provides extra features for trainees, employers and instructors.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-cadets-funding-secured-for-extra-12-months-by-maritime-and-coastguard-agency2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard AgencySeafarer cadets can continue to benefit from financial support for their training up until spring 2026 thanks to a 12-month funding extension unlocked through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-rights-to-be-enshrined-in-law2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00Seafarer rights to be enshrined in lawNew mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-maritime-law-reflect-the-ever-evolving-needs-of-the-seafarer2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00Changes 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/maritime-skills-boost-as-mca-led-uk-cadet-training-overhaul-completes-next-step2024-12-06T10:00:03+00:00Maritime skills boost as MCA-led UK cadet training overhaul completes next stepThe 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/government-steps-in-to-prevent-another-po-ferries-scandal-in-major-boost-to-seafarers-rights-at-work2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00Government steps in to prevent another P&O Ferries scandal in major boost to seafarers’ rights at workNew legislation being introduced to Parliament will better protect seafarers against rogue employers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/benchmarks-to-support-new-electric-propulsion-training-courses2024-09-19T14:34:39+01:00Benchmarks to support new electric propulsion training coursesConsultation 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-future2024-04-04T10:51:07+01:00Post-training survey relaunched to help make UK maritime skills fit for the futureAll 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/more-accessible-and-easy-to-use-updates-to-health-and-safety-handbook-complete2024-03-28T07:51:07+00:00‘More accessible and easy to use’ – updates to health and safety handbook completeThe key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use”. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agencys-officer-trainee-of-the-year-announced2024-02-06T12:03:53+00:00Maritime 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.