Maritime and Coastguard Agency (@MCA

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency

@MCA_media

Based in the United Kingdom. This account is not monitored 24/7. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. @HMCoastguard | @UKShipRegister

United Kingdom

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Born January 15

Joined May 2009

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
@MCA_media
May 11
From the police force to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Regulatory Compliance Investigation Team 👇 Paul Atkins, Financial Investigations Manager, shares his approach to educating and supporting compliance, rather than leading with prosecution ⬇️
Inside the working life of a Maritime and Coastguard Agency investigator
From insidemca.blog.gov.uk
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
@MCA_media
May 6
You’ve heard of the Shipping Forecast 📻 But how many of these did you already know? #ShippingForecast #Maritime
11 things you never knew about the Shipping Forecast
From hmcoastguard.uk
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Apr 17
We’re back at the Scottish Skipper Expo for 2026! Come find us at stand D26 to find out more about how to stay safe at sea. We look forward to seeing you there! 📍 #ScottishSkipperExpo #Fishermen #Maritime
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Apr 16
CSM2026 is a UK cross government seabed mapping survey launching on 20 April, bringing together 11 organisations to map the UK’s south west coastline. Find out more about the survey and how we’re involved -
UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast
From gov.uk
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
@MCA_media
Apr 15
New registration requirements for Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are in effect from today. To register your PLB: 1. Visit f.mtr.cool/aqmcmkhfan 2. Call +44 (0)20 3817 2006 3. Email [email protected]
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Apr 15
114 years have passed since RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. The loss of more than 1,500 lives exposed serious gaps in maritime safety. But how much has changed since 1912 when it comes to keeping people safe at sea? ⚓ f.mtr.cool/bbttekurop #Titanic #Maritime
How the loss of RMS Titanic changed safety at sea
From hmcoastguard.uk
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
@MCA_media
Apr 13
For every £1 of public investment, nearly £5 is returned to the UK economy through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) initiative 📈
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Mar 12
Are you a UK-based fisherman? Home and Dry wants your views on their recent campaign, even if you haven’t seen it. Share your anonymous feedback to help improve safety at sea. Take part 👇 f.mtr.cool/hzyivrypcb #HomeAndDry #SaferFishermenStrongerCommunities
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Feb 23
Ben Wheatley, Marine Superintendent at Marine Plant Hire (UK) Ltd, is currently securing safety certification under the Workboat Code Edition 3. Read Ben’s story here:
Firm’s business boost from embracing Workboat Code Edition 3
From gov.uk
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
@MCA_media
Feb 11
Karthic is a Business Architect with the MCA, currently onboard an apprenticeship to become an artificial intelligence data specialist. Hear from Karthic as he shares what the apprenticeship means to him and why embracing AI as an organisation is important.
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Feb 5
Get your free boating checklist ⛵ If you’re a boat owner, we encourage you to refresh your skills and prepare for the fast-approaching boating season. Order a printed laminated copy or download a copy online ➡️ f.mtr.cool/kwmxirwhwj
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HM Coastguard
@HMCoastguard
Jan 19
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. #AlwaysOnCall
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HM Coastguard
@HMCoastguard
Jan 12
HM Coastguard has been responding to the most severe snow drifts the Orkney Islands have experienced in recent memory, with teams transporting NHS staff and patients to ensure essential care services can continue. Full story ⬇️
Rising to the challenge: responding to Orkney’s snow drifts
From hmcoastguard.uk
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