MARITIME and Coastguard Agency (MCA) officials said efforts have been made to respond to criticism that UK regulations are too bureaucratic, cumbersome and burdensome.
UK coast guard rejects criticisms of excessive regulatory red tape
MARITIME and Coastguard Agency (MCA) officials said efforts have been made to respond to criticism that UK regulations are too bureaucratic, cumbersome and burdensome.
Addressing a seminar at the London International Shipping Week gathering, the agency's director of maritime safety and standards Phillip Naylor said MCA has begun to adopt a more customer-focused approach.
One example was the drive to reduce the separate pieces of legislation that need to be amended in order to comply with the UN's Maritime Labour Convention, which the UK has just ratified, from 13 to two, reported Lloyd's List. The MCA was also making internal changes following complaints from shipowners that it was often slow to act, said Mr Naylor.