Policy papers and consultations

Second of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 15 February 2024

• The Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 draft regulations and guidance part 2: consultation document

  This is the second of 2 public consultations on the secondary legislation…

This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 13 February 2024

• Consultation document - code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) review project

  Section 1 - overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 August 2023

• Links to Surveys

  13. ETO - Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage System 13. Marine…

• 13. ETO - Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage Systems

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Switchgear and Protection of High…

• 13. Marine Engineering - Strength of Materials (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine…

• 14a. ETO - Marine Navigation Systems

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine Navigation Systems…

• 14a. ETO - Marine Navigation Systems

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine Navigation Systems…

• 14b. ETO - Radio Communications

  ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Radio Communications Knowledge,…

• 14a. Marine Engineering - Applied Mechanics (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Applied Mechanics…

• 14b. Marine Engineering - Mechanics (Management Level)

  Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Mechanics…

• Engineering Workshop Skills

  Engineering STCW III/1 COC Competency/ Module: Engineering Workshop Skills…

• ETO - Workshop Skills

  Engineering STCW III/1 COC Competency/ Module: Engineering technical…

The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 July 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 July 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 12 July 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 July 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 June 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 June 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 May 2023

The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 May 2023

Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 6 March 2023

This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2022

This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 November 2022

The 9-point plan for seafarers boosts seafarer employment protections and welfare, ensuring fair pay and treatment irrespective of flag or nationality.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 July 2022

Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.

• From: Department for Transport and 3 others
• Updated: 6 July 2022

Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about the repatriation of seafarers on sea-going ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 14 August 2018

Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about the minimum age for employment of young seafarers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 14 August 2018

Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about employment agreements for seafarers on UK sea-going ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 May 2018

Consultation on consolidation of the merchant shipping (hours of work) regulations 2002 and amendments.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 December 2016