UK: MCA Outlines Its Support for Shipping Industry
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has been outlining its support for the shipping industry, which is estimated to be worth £5 billion to the UK economy.
Sir Alan Massey, Chief Executive of the MCA, has been setting out how the Agency is striving to become the best maritime safety organisation in the world, and in turn offering as much support as possible to the industry.
In a speech last night to Maritime London, including industry leaders, lawyers, ship owners and operators, Sir Alan said: "We know that the shipping industry looks for a level playing field to compete fairly in a tough economic climate. You are right to demand high regulatory standards, applied consistently by our Marine Surveyors and Port State Control Officers."
The MCA is now actively working to improve its processes, reduce red tape and make things quicker and less complicated.
DATE:2012.10.31