Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

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  Maritime And Coastguard Agency Statement: Position on fishermen medical certification

  5th April 2023

  Fishing News received the statement below from the MCA, which we share in its entirety, in response to our coverage about the new medical certificates in the 16 March issue. The accompanying email from the MCA press office said: “We…

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  Fishermen reminded to prepare for new ‘out-of-water’ vessel inspection

  20th January 2022

  The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is reminding the industry to prepare for new out-of-water inspections of small fishing vessels, to avoid the updated code catching fishermen out. The regulatory body wants fishermen to take advantage of the advice and…