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From coat hangers to hazardous chemicals, no two days are the same for the Cargoes, Safety and Pollution Prevention team

Alison on a boat

From coat hangers to hazardous chemicals, no two days are the same for the Cargoes, Safety and Pollution Prevention team

To mark National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day, which falls during Maritime Safety Week, we're shining a light on the team working to ensure the safe and legal carriage of cargo, including dangerous goods, to and from the UK.

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Delivering a better service for Merchant Navy Medal applicants 

Posted by: sheridanmossley, Posted on: 15 April 2026 - Categories: Digital Communications
Four Military medals pictured on a person wearing a suit.

A collaborative effort between MCA teams to redesign the Merchant Navy Medals digital service for applicants.

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Dear sir... The email that launched the first fully electric Thames ferry 

Posted by: Ben Craig, Posted on: 15 April 2026 - Categories: UK Technical Maritime Services
The UK's first fully electric zero-emissions ferry on the Thames with buildings behind.

A reflection of the certification process that led to the launch of Orbit Clipper.

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