tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-cadets-funding-secured-for-extra-12-months-by-maritime-and-coastguard-agency 2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00 Seafarer cadets funding secured for extra 12 months by Maritime and Coastguard Agency Seafarer cadets can continue to benefit from financial support for their training up until spring 2026 thanks to a 12-month funding extension unlocked through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-rights-to-be-enshrined-in-law 2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law New mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-maritime-law-reflect-the-ever-evolving-needs-of-the-seafarer 2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00 Changes to maritime law 鈥榬eflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer鈥� Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-skills-boost-as-mca-led-uk-cadet-training-overhaul-completes-next-step 2024-12-06T10:00:03+00:00 Maritime skills boost as MCA-led UK cadet training overhaul completes next step 皇冠体育app next step has been completed in a wide-ranging review of UK seafarer and cadet training, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-steps-in-to-prevent-another-po-ferries-scandal-in-major-boost-to-seafarers-rights-at-work 2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 Government steps in to prevent another P&O Ferries scandal in major boost to seafarers鈥� rights at work New legislation being introduced to Parliament will better protect seafarers against rogue employers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/benchmarks-to-support-new-electric-propulsion-training-courses 2024-09-19T14:34:39+01:00 Benchmarks to support new electric propulsion training courses Consultation on proposed new courses that will form the basis of a "springboard for seafarers to develop careers". tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/post-training-survey-relaunched-to-help-make-uk-maritime-skills-fit-for-the-future 2024-04-04T10:51:07+01:00 Post-training survey relaunched to help make UK maritime skills fit for the future All seafarers who undertake oral exams, a key part of training, are being asked for their views on their learning to help develop and strengthen training in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-accessible-and-easy-to-use-updates-to-health-and-safety-handbook-complete 2024-03-28T07:51:07+00:00 鈥楳ore accessible and easy to use鈥� 鈥� updates to health and safety handbook complete 皇冠体育app key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it 鈥渕ore accessible and easy to use鈥�. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agencys-officer-trainee-of-the-year-announced 2024-02-06T12:03:53+00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency's officer trainee of the year announced "It鈥檚 my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-seafarer-cadets-available-for-an-extra-6-months 2024-02-06T10:00:48+00:00 Funding for seafarer cadets available for an extra 6 months Seafarer cadets can now continue to access financial support for their training up until spring 2025, as funds have been locked in for a further 6 months. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-to-boost-understanding-of-safety-at-sea 2024-01-02T13:00:48+00:00 New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea 皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' 鈥� a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/review-of-uk-cadet-syllabus-could-shape-training-worldwide 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide 皇冠体育app Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme has completed a review of the UK鈥檚 cadet syllabus, which could shape the future of training worldwide. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extension-and-concessions-granted-to-help-industry-with-medical-certification 2023-11-29T19:43:26+00:00 Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification 皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.聽 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-tips-and-checklists-feature-on-new-app-for-seafarers 2023-11-14T10:46:07+00:00 Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers 皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cadets-health-and-well-being-in-safe-hands-with-new-support-group 2023-10-06T12:51:45+01:00 Cadets' health and well-being 'in safe hands' with new support group Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-historic-boost-to-seafarers-rights-and-welfare 2023-07-24T11:37:12+01:00 UK announces historic boost to seafarers鈥� rights and welfare UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-law-to-boost-seafarer-pay 2023-03-23T19:08:12+00:00 New UK law to boost seafarer pay 皇冠体育app new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-medical-certificate-required-by-fishers-on-uk-vessels 2023-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 皇冠体育app medical certificate required by fishers on UK vessels By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-bill-introduced-to-ensure-thousands-of-seafarers-receive-fair-pay 2022-07-06T15:59:00+01:00 New bill introduced to ensure thousands of seafarers receive fair pay New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/24-million-funding-to-support-seafarers-mental-wellbeing 2022-06-23T00:15:04+01:00 拢2.4 million funding to support seafarers鈥� mental wellbeing Developing projects to improve conditions in the maritime sector.