MCA vision is to be a world-class organisation committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the marine environment: safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas. MCA is responsible for: - developing, promoting and enforcing high standards of marine safety - minimising loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users - responding to maritime emergencies 24 hours a dayminimising the risk of pollution of the marine environment from ships and where pollution occurs - minimising the impact on UK interests For more information visit the MCA Web Site http://www.mcga.gov.uk