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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Coverage of Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Brit maritime agency heralds fresh global rules for crewless cargo ships
Britain’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) contributed to the development of the first non-mandatory International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code), set to be published by the IMO on July 1. The code aims to establish a global regulatory framework for uncrewed cargo ships, with a mandatory version expected by 2032. Norway’s Yara Birkeland, a zero-emission autonomous ship, is already in use for transporting chemicals and fertilizers.
- Mother drowned in front of daughter while stuck headfirst in sea defence rocks after 999 call handler didn't realise tide was rising, inquest hears
A mother drowned in front of her daughter after becoming stuck in sea defence rocks, an inquest heard. The 999 call handler failed to realise the tide was rising. This incident resulted in a tragic loss of life.