Maritime and Coastguard Agency

With over 600 female coastguard rescue officers and counting, there's no limit to the incredible things that women can achieve. We are celebrating female coastguards, past and present, who challenge stereotypes and prove just how capable women are of delivering a world-class lifesaving service.  #999Coastguard #History #HistoryOfHMCoastguard

We are hiring for several roles within our IT Delivery Management team! The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's IT Delivery Management function enables the organisation to deliver world class services. They are responsible for the direction and management of IT portfolios, programmes, and projects, ensuring value for money and aligning delivery with government policy and organisational objectives. Learn more about the available roles and apply now ⬇️ Lead Business Analyst: https://lnkd.in/e2z4qBbT Senior Business Analyst: https://lnkd.in/eQGsbFdq IT Portfolio Manager: https://lnkd.in/eXZXUrQF

This year the BBC is celebrating the centenary of its first broadcast in 1925 of the iconic Shipping Forecast. But did you know what is now the Shipping Forecast was first called Weather Shipping? It aired on 1 January 1924, a year earlier than the BBC’s debut broadcast, and instead of the radio was picked up by ships over a telegraphic messaging system. These days, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is ultimately responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The MCA works closely with the Met Office, which prepares and issues routine forecasts and initiates weather warnings for dissemination by HM Coastguard as well as the BBC. Learn about the history of the Shipping Forecast and how it works today: https://lnkd.in/eRiJjmQi

The UK has become one of the leaders internationally in upholding the safe operation of smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) with new guidance published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It puts the UK among the first in the world to formally set out the scope of regulation and operators’ obligations in this emerging category, as well as the MCA’s commitments to well-founded oversight that keeps people safe. More information ⬇️

Congratulations to all those who have been named in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours List. Thank you for your incredible contributions to communities and services across the UK.

It’s been another whirlwind year for HM Coastguard. From dramatic search and rescue incidents to training exercises, from important safety events to milestone achievements, here are just some of the key moments and highlights from HM Coastguard as we look back over the last 12 months. https://lnkd.in/eZs2qTwq

As well as exercises to practice rescues and incident responses, coastguard rescue officers undertake training modules focussing on casualty care, missing persons searches, VHF radio use and more. Rich from Hayling Island Coastguard Rescue Team gives us a quick insight of what he has learnt as part of his training.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🎁

While many of us were enjoying our Christmas with friends and families last year, coastguard rescue officers around the country were on standby and ready to respond at any moment. Dozens of Christmas Day calls came in 2023 for HM Coastguard, which always keeps watch for people in trouble by the coast and at sea. Here are some of those festive emergencies: https://lnkd.in/e2R9zThU

The opening hours for Seafarer Certification and the Registry of Shipping and Seaman will be reduced over the festive period. Please see below for more information.