Marine Station, Isle of Cumbrae, Ayrshire

Upgrading and refurbishment of national research facility, Millport Marine Station, on the Isle of Cumbrae in Ayrshire, to increase its use by UK and overseas universities as well as supporting the local economy.



Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during December 2019

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during December 2019 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.



Vacancy Notice

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is seeking to appoint a Lead Non-Executive Director to its Management Board.



Have your say on Marine Planning in England

Marine Planning consultation now open



Iran: Foreign Secretary’s Commons statement, 13 January 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab answered an urgent question in the House of Commons about the government’s response to the security situation in Iran.