tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-04-02T15:55:28+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/securing-a-greener-future-with-cleaner-maritime-technology 2025-04-02T15:55:28+01:00 Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technology The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been supporting the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC). 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/decarbonisation-in-the-maritime-sector-is-a-priority-for-the-mca 2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 Decarbonisation in the maritime sector is a priority for the MCA The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is focussed on securing a clean, green maritime future for everyone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/course-charted-for-carbon-free-shipping-by-2050 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Course charted for carbon free shipping by 2050 Our maritime decarbonisation strategy will help us build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/worlds-first-dual-fuel-ammonia-powered-vessel-arrives-in-the-uk 2025-03-06T10:47:25+00:00 ‘World’s first� dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessel arrives in the UK Fortescue Green Pioneer successfully demonstrates what a future of cleaner shipping could look like. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-to-clean-up-sea-travel-and-turbocharge-coastal-economies 2025-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 £30 million to clean up sea travel and turbocharge coastal economies� Funding will boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as move towards an era of zero-emission shipping. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-enjoy-cleaner-travel-between-uk-and-europe 2024-10-17T00:00:00+01:00 Passengers to enjoy cleaner travel between UK and Europe � New green corridors could boost use of sustainable fuels, secure green jobs of the future and advance environmentally friendly travel within Europe. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-celebrates-world-maritime-day-2024 2024-09-26T13:37:32+01:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 The Red Ensign and International Maritime Organization flag have been raised at Maritime and Coastguard Agency headquarters in Southampton. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/high-court-throws-out-appeal-against-river-thames-conviction 2024-04-22T15:45:17+01:00 High Court throws out appeal against River Thames conviction Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' � Environment Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/8-million-funding-boost-for-ai-to-make-boats-smarter 2024-04-22T00:00:00+01:00 £8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/anti-fouling-shipping-regulation-strengthens-marine-environment-protections 2024-04-18T10:06:05+01:00 Anti-fouling shipping regulation strengthens marine environment protections Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-green-international-shipping-routes-backed-by-government-funding 2024-04-05T00:01:00+01:00 New green international shipping routes backed by government funding Investment into zero emission routes to and from the UK will help create long-term sustainability and keep our waters clean. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/self-driving-delivery-boats-to-benefit-from-18-million-future-transport-fund 2024-03-21T10:10:07+00:00 Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund Grants will help innovators develop new concepts � such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water � to tackle pressing transport issues. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-leads-counter-pollution-exercise 2024-03-06T08:05:11+00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency leads counter-pollution exercise The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland in Dorset. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/33-million-boost-to-turn-green-ports-and-ships-into-a-reality 2024-01-26T00:01:02+00:00 £33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality Funding awarded to 33 projects across the UK to develop clean maritime technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-the-carriage-of-cargoes-and-dangerous-goods-launched 2024-01-18T15:10:05+00:00 Consultation on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods launched The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 6-week consultation on new merchant shipping regulations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/amendments-to-international-merchant-shipping-requirements-implemented-into-uk-domestic-law 2023-10-26T12:06:58+01:00 Amendments to international merchant shipping requirements implemented into UK domestic law Amendments concerning damage stability in cargo ships, load line protocol and prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-that-will-continue-work-of-uk-to-protect-our-seas-go-out-for-consultation 2023-10-16T13:25:19+01:00 New rules that will continue work of UK to protect our seas go out for consultation A new consultation on rules aimed at reducing illegal discharge of garbage into our seas is being launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-wins-bid-for-net-zero-workboats-on-thames 2023-09-20T09:21:52+01:00 Environment Agency wins bid for net zero workboats on Thames New electric workboats are set to be deployed along Thames as part of world’s largest network of zero emission workboats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/clean-maritime-day-package-sets-uk-on-course-to-make-green-shipping-a-reality-and-level-up-coastal-communities 2023-09-14T00:01:00+01:00 Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities Clean maritime measures to help decarbonise the UK's international shipping lanes, create new jobs and boost economic growth.