UK Ship Register news and events

New chapter for safe disposal of marine flares from the pleasure boat sector

11/10/2021 00:00:00 The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is to work with industry to develop local self-regulated schemes for the safe disposal of redundant pyrotechnics (flares) from the pleasure vessel sector.

Catch up on demand with all our events from LISW21

29/09/2021 00:00:00 If you weren't able to join us live during LISW, then don't worry, all of our sessions are now available to watch on-demand - so you can catch up with all the content at a time that's convenient for you.

MCA delighted to see maritime education expert recognised by national body

15/09/2021 00:00:00 The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s assistant director for modernising maritime education has been recognised by a national industry body for her ‘outstanding impact’ in the teaching profession.

New guidance published to mitigate serious injury on small vessels

10/09/2021 00:00:00 New guidance on mitigating the risk of serious injury from whole body vibration on small vessels has been published today [10 September].

Small Fishing Vessel Code enters into force

08/09/2021 00:00:00 Proposals designed to make the fishing industry safer come into force today [6 September]. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels (less than 15 metres length overall) now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the water every five years.