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Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
All seafarers have working and living rights that include: employment…
There are minimum requirements seafarers must meet to work at sea. Minimum…
Seafarers’ employment contracts are covered by the Maritime Labour…
The term ‘human element’ covers anything to do with the interaction…
All UK ships must carry copies of the ‘Code of Safe Working Practices for…
Seafarers’ living conditions are covered by Maritime Labour Convention…
Seafarers may face additional dangers when living onboard ships. Petrol…
If seafarers deal with certain toxic cargo or equipment on board ships,…
Employers must protect their seafarers’ health by: providing immunisations…
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) came into force for the UK on 7…
How to apply to become an authorised ship recycling facility and operate legally under the approval.
A consistent factor in almost all incidents, accidents and errors is the human element - the most common twelve significant people factors.
Information about the special training required by ratings and officers who work on tankers, passenger ships and high-speed craft
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Guidance to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
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