Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Durness Coastguard team returns to duty after quitting over red tape
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says Durness Coastguard Rescue Team is back to normal operations after resigning en masse over red tape
Masters fined after collision on the River Humber in thick fog
An investigation by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency found the accident was caused by a "catalogue of failures" by the masters of the two boats
New long range point of contact for UK Coastguard
From 1 February 2017, there will be new UK Coastguard emergency numbers for long range search and rescue
Passengers evacuated after fire on Wightlink Isle of Wight ferry
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out on the Wightlink ferry when it was sailing between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Crew rescued from life rafts after abandoning sinking cargo ship off Ramsgate
Rescue helicopters, the Ramsgate lifeboat, a Dutch search and rescue helicopter and several merchant vessels helped in the operation off the Kent coast
Major search in the eastern Solent after equipment found
Coastguard teams and the Gosport Independent Lifeboat took part in a major search of the eastern Solent after equipment was found floating in the sea
V Due cargo ship arrives in Liverpool with its cargo still smouldering
The bulk carrier, V Due, has docked in Liverpool after a fire in one of the vessel's cargo holds. So far, there have been no reports of pollution.
Pictures: The Coastguard Team may be small but it has a big message
Affectionately known as the 'wee guys', the LEGO Coastguard Team is now spreading the coastal safety message across social media.
Princess Cruise Lines fined record amount for dumping at sea
Princess Cruise Lines is to pay $40 million after pleading guilty to charges relating to the illegal dumping of oil contaminated waste from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship.
Cruise ship owners fined after crew member loses her leg
The owners and master of the Loch Ness cruise ship, Jacobite Queen, have been fined after a crew member lost her leg in an accident.
Boat fire prompts DSC radio advice from MCA
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is urging all sailors to have a DSC radio on board following a fire on a fishing vessel off the Isle of Man.
Skipper of dredger, Diamond, jailed after death of crewman
The clam dredger, Diamond, sank after hitting a rock in West Burra Firth in the Shetland Islands in March 2014. Crewman, John Leonard Scollay died.
Two fishermen airlifted after their boat sinks off Scotland
The two fishermen were forced to abandon their boat after it starting sinking off the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. They were airlifted to safety by the UK Coastguard.
Barge skipper fined for dumping rubbish at sea
Mark Tamburrano, who skippered the Beta barge, was seen throwing rubbish into the sea close to shellfish beds in Torquay Bay.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency to consult on new fee structure
Proposals to increase Maritime and Coastguard Agency fees for ship registrations, ship surveys and merchant navy costs are being put out for consultation.
MCA and Police Scotland crackdown on fishermen who flout safety
The joint operation between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Police Scotland found a number of fishing boats which didn't meet acceptable safety standards.
Two year old becomes seventh victim of the rough seas around the UK
A two-year-old girl, who along with her parents was swept out to sea at Newquay on 19 August, has died. Both the UK Coastguard and the RNLI are urging people to respect safety warnings.
UK Coastguard urges parents to look after their children
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a safety plea after nine children were reported missing at UK beaches in just one day.
Solo rower, 70, rescued from an Atlantic storm
Norwegian Stein Hoff, who was rowing from New York to England to recreate the journey of the first transatlantic row in 1896, has been rescued.
Youngsters reminded of dangers of hunting Pokémon
Hastings RNLI and the coastguard were put on standby following reports that three girls were in the sea playing PokémonGo. They were fully clothed.