From cutting edge technology to supporting the seafarers of tomorrow - the groundbreaking work of the MCA and how it contributes to the future of maritime and sustainability has been under the spotlight this week.
As part of London International Shipping Week (LISW), yesterday the Maritime and Coastguard Agency hosted The Future of UK Maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability at the House of Lords. With around 150 guests in attendance, the event was an opportunity to engage with experts across the MCA, highlighting why the UK is at the forefront of maritime regulations, innovation and technology.
An opening address from MCA Chief Executive Virginia McVea shared updates on how the MCA ensures customers of the UK Flag receive dedicated and specialised service provided by technical experts travelling across the globe, and outlined how the MCA continues its collaboration with business, tackling the significant challenges facing the industry.
Updates were then provided from policy leads about their wide-ranging work, including initiatives to support future seafarers, the pioneering of alternative fuel options, and an overview of smart shipping and autonomous operations.
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