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Maritime and Coastguard Agency consults on DG rules

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched a six-week consultation on the laws on the carriage of cargoes and dangerous goods on 8 December. The current UK laws are being revised and updated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in line with international safety standards. Both consultations will end on 19 January 2024. The first proposed set of regulations is the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024 which will replace the current ... [+]

Forth Ports’ Ashley is first to harbourmaster certificate

Forth Ports marine manager Ashley Nicholson has become the UK's youngest certified female harbour master and one of the first in the UK to achieve the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) accredited Harbour Masters Certificate. She and 11 other candidates from different port businesses across the UK volunteered to take ... [+]