There continue to be fatalities within enclosed spaces on board ships. Mariners go to work at sea, undertake jobs onboard their ships, enter enclosed spaces, and some die during this activity. This is despite many years of guidance, legislation, and industry campaigns. Over many years it has become clear that the fundamental root cause of […]
In 2022 The Nautical Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Institute plans to mark this milestone by hosting a series of international events looking ahead to the next 50 years. These include our AGM, conference and dinner in Plymouth, UK in July and more technical seminars, networking and celebratory events across the world. The theme […]
The Maritime Professional Council (MPC) of the UK notes with concern the termination of the employment of 800 UK seafarers employed by P&O Ferries and the detrimental impact this has on the reputation of the industry as a whole. The MPC wishes to highlight the blow the loss of these seagoing posts will have on […]
The Maritime Professional Council (MPC) of the UK has responded to a Department for Transport (DfT) consultation on whether personal watercraft (PWC) users should be subject to the same safety obligations that exist for the operators of ships. In principle, the MPC supports the DfT’s proposals that would ensure PWC come within the scope of […]
Five leading UK maritime professional bodies have come together to form the Maritime Professional Council of the UK with the aim of influencing lawmakers. The formal launch of the Maritime Professional Council of the UK took place on HQS Wellington at 1200 hours on Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September 2021. Over 40 VIP guests, including […]