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A world class response to COVID19
12/11/2020 00:00:00 Few would deny that 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic hit hard and fast. And for thousands of cruise ship travellers, crew members and the shipping industry which delivers 90% of the world’s vital food and goods, the dangers were real and immediate. Just how did the UK respond to the exceptional humanitarian challenges to cement its position as a world class flag bearer for maritime safety?
Digital UKSR highly commended at tech awards
12/11/2020 00:00:00 The UK Ship Register (UKSR), has received a new boost to its collection of industry accolades for 2020, by receiving a ‘highly commended’ in the BCS Chartered Institute for IT Awards, presented to organisations and to project teams who have achieved exceptional results.
MCA drives forward world-leading smart shipping innovation
11/11/2020 00:00:00 The UK will continue to be at the forefront of shipping innovation as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency builds on the success of a million-pound project which has just concluded.
Law to ensure continued employment rights for seafarers held captive as a result of piracy
03/11/2020 00:00:00 Seafarers caught up in piracy or other similar criminal acts on board ships are to have their employment rights protected in law under new UK legislation.