Operating 24/7 across the whole of the UK, HM Coastguard is an emergency service tasked with saving lives at sea and on the coast. Here we answer some popular questions that our teams are often asked. #Coastguard #SearchAndRescue
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime Transportation
Southampton, Hampshire 70,434 followers
Safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas
About us
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency implements the government's maritime safety policy in the UK and works to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We provide a 24-hour maritime search and rescue service around the UK coast and in the international search and rescue region through HM Coastguard. We also inspect and survey ships to ensure that they are meeting UK and international safety rules, provide certification to seafarers, register vessels and respond to pollution from shipping and offshore installations.
- Website
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https://linktr.ee/maritimecoastguard
External link for Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Industry
- Maritime Transportation
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Maritime, Emergency Service, Surveying, Search and Rescue, and Safety
Locations
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Primary
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1EG, GB
Employees at Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Andrew Stitson
Projects and Programmes Delivery Specialist
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Lars Lippuner MSc MBA PFHEA AFNI
Director of UK Customer Maritime Services
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Nick Vass
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Peter Hotston
Experienced senior interim contractor and management consultant bridging the gap between traditional programme and portfolio management to…
Updates
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency reposted this
Lars Lippuner MSc MBA PFHEA AFNI, UK Customer Service Director at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), and Graham Candy, Head of the UK Shipping Concierge, met with the new administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) and Minister of Maritime Affairs, Luis Roquebert Vanegas. Lars provided an overview of his MCA Directorate for customer maritime services and they both discussed common issues affecting their flags. Plans were agreed to hold more detailed discussions later in the year with particular interest in the MCA’s new cadet training syllabus. A big thank you to Robert Keeling of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for organising and hosting the meeting. Pictured L to R, are Juan Felipe Pitty, Lara Haughney, Rob Keeling, Luis Roquebert, Lars Lippuner and Luis Bernal Gonzalez #Maritime #Shipping
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Developed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a new online tool will provide easier search and filtering capabilities for seafarers looking to locate approved service stations for life-saving appliances (LSAs). The search engine provides users with filterable results to identify MCA-approved service stations across the UK, according to appliance type, manufacturer and service station location. MCA-approved service stations are annually assessed and certified to carry out servicing work to these devices, which include devices including lifejackets, life rafts, marine evacuation systems (MES) and inflated rescue boats. All SOLAS-certificated inflatable LSAs for use on board UK ships must be serviced at UK approved service stations, at intervals not exceeding 12 months (unless otherwise exempted). MCA Life-saving Appliances Lead Robert Stone-Ward said: "Servicing LSA is a legal requirement under SOLAS that ensures that your devices are functioning correctly and will be ready for use in an emergency. "Our new tool is a simple way for seafarers and those with responsibilities for maintaining safety equipment to more easily find an MCA-approved service station for a range of devices, in a location closest to them." #Maritime #Seafarers
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The Head of UK Shipping Concierge, Graham Candy, was pleased to attend and support the annual Hong Kong Trade Development Council dinner. The event at the Grosvenor Hotel saw over 400 people from both UK and HK celebrate another excellent year of business growth between the two countries. Attendees came from many sectors including finance, technology and transport. Graham had the pleasure of meeting several new contacts from green technology and transport logistics companies.
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Do you want to work for a company where having a good work life balance is important? Are you an experienced maritime professional looking for a challenging and rewarding experience to further your career? Are you a seafarer looking for their first job ashore or looking for a new role which offers variety and a structured career path? If so, this is your opportunity to join a diverse team who are all working towards making a difference to maritime safety, and we’d love to hear from you! No two days are the same for our marine surveyors. You could be inspecting ships, operators and installations to ensure they meet UK and International Regulations one day and assessing oral examinations for seafarers the next. We are hiring for a number of marine surveyors across several disciplines, apply now: Marine Surveyor – Engineer: https://lnkd.in/eFz2q5PE Marine Surveyor – Ship: https://lnkd.in/eNT47Y55 Marine Surveyor – Nautical: https://lnkd.in/evepaRfa Marine Surveyor – Naval Architect: https://lnkd.in/eWiRmC_d #Maritime #Careers #Surveyor
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Introducing HM Coastguard's drone fleet! For just over two years we have been trialling drone technology to assist in search and rescue operations, particularly for missing person incidents. Divisional Commander Alun Newsome explains their on-scene capabilities. #Drone #Coastguard #SearchAndRescue
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To mark World Maritime Day 2024, the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) is underlining its commitment to seafarer safety, environmental protection and longstanding collaboration with maritime partners. The MCA is also reiterating its drive to support the next generation of seafarers and maritime experts. Chief Executive Virginia McVea said: "As we at MCA consider our role in enabling economic growth for the UK, our core purpose of maritime safety remains." More information ⬇️ #WorldMaritimeDay #Maritime #Shipping
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency reposted this
On World Maritime Day, we are focussed on navigating the future: safety first. Today we honour our ships and seas, and the people and regulations that help us to shape the way forward. #WorldMaritimeDay #Maritime #Shipping
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency reposted this
Today is World Maritime Day, and we are celebrating the ships and seafarers who contribute to our economy by keeping global trade moving. With a rich heritage in shipping, maritime forms an integral part of the UK economy and is the natural home for maritime businesses. As such, we pride ourselves upon a shipping industry that is focussed on safety and the wellbeing of those working at sea. International Maritime Organization #WorldMaritimeDay
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On World Maritime Day, we are focussed on navigating the future: safety first. Today we honour our ships and seas, and the people and regulations that help us to shape the way forward. #WorldMaritimeDay #Maritime #Shipping