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Vessel Under Tow By Coastguard Tug in Very Heavy Weather
In the early hours of this morning Shetland Coastguard were notified of a mechanical breakdown on board the Wilson Dover a 1993 built, general cargo ship flying the Barbados flag. Her deadweight is 3269 tons. read more..
Maritime Safety Information: Navtex 490 Khz
Inshore Weather forecasts from Malin Head, Republic of Ireland from 1st April 2010 The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been working with their colleagues in the Irish Coastguard over the winter months in trialling the broadcast of weather information from the Irish Navtex site at Malin Head. The trials were supported throughout by the United Kingdom Met Office, providing inshore weather forecasts and outlooks. read more..
Milford Haven Coastguard in Warning to Rigid Inflatable Boat Users
At 10.25 this morning Milford Haven Coastguard were alerted by the Port Authority to a small rigid inflatable boat which had overturned near the semlogistics number 2 berth tipping the lone occupant into the water. read more..
If Operating a Passenger Vessel During the Olympics - Ensure it is Legally Operated
With the 2012 Olympics approaching, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like to give reasonable notice to Passenger Vessel Operators who wish to operate during the games to ensure that they and their vessels are correctly certified for the area in which they wish to operate. read more..
8 Foreign Ships Under Detention in the Uk During February 2010
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 8 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2010 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. read more..
09 March, 2010
1 Ton Mine Located Off Portland
Earlier this afternoon a survey vessel reported to Portland Coastguard what appeared to be a Second World War 1-ton parachute mine lying on the seabed in the middle of Portland Harbour. The mine had been located by sonar equipment during a routine shoreline survey and lifted from the water but carefully replaced once it was realised what the item was. read more..