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MGN 480 (M) Amendment 3 MLC, 2006: Shipowners' liabilities including seafarer compensation

This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 20 August 2026

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MGN 480 (M) Amendment 3 MLC, 2006: Shipowners' liabilities including seafarer compensation

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This notice should be read with the applicable Standards of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, and the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers, etc.) Regulations 2014 as amended and replaces MGN 480 Amendment 2.

Amendment 3 updates references only.

Notice to

• shipowners
• masters
• manning agents
• seafarers

Published 20 August 2026