Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom. It provides a 24-hour maritime and coastal search and rescue emergency coordination and response service, produces legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provides certification to seafarers. The MCA enforces standards for ship safety, security, pollution prevention, and seafarer health, safety, and welfare, promoting maritime standards and minimizing the maritime sector’s environmental impact.
About Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Description
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom. It provides a 24-hour maritime and coastal search and rescue emergency coordination and response service, produces legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provides certification to seafarers. The MCA enforces standards for ship safety, security, pollution prevention, and seafarer health, safety, and welfare, promoting maritime standards and minimizing the maritime sector’s environmental impact.