Maritime and Coastguard Agency
United Kingdom
About Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an executive agency of the United Kingdom working to prevent the loss of lives at sea and is responsible for implementing British and international maritime law and safety policy. It is also responsible for land based search and rescue helicopter operations from 2015.
Its responsibilities include coordinating search and rescue (SAR) on the coastline and at sea through Her Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG), ensuring that ships meet international and UK safety standards, monitoring and preventing coastal water pollution and testing and issuing Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (licences) for ships' officers and crew to STCW requirements The organisation is led by Sir Alan Massey, its Chief Executive, who took up post in July 2010.The MCA are chiefly responsible for the syllabus and national training standards issued by the Merchant Navy Training Board (based at the UK Chamber of Shipping).
5 jobs with Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Radio Spectrum Policy Co-ordinator - Flexible Working Available
Would you like an opportunity to be involved with cutting edge changes to shipping and Maritime safety navigation and communications equipment?
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Ship Safety Lead - Flexible Working Available
Are you an experienced Maritime Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding experience to further your career?
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Business Support Officer - Flexible Working Available
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a maritime environment? Do you have a passion for helping others?
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Operations Manager - Flexible Working Available
Are you confident in leading and developing others? Do you have experience of managing a customer-focused environment?
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Deputy to the Secretary of States - Flexible Working Available
An understanding of maritime incident management and effective stakeholder relationships
