Guidance

MGN 485 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006 -seafarer employment agreements application to trainees

Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 2 October 2025

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MGN 485 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006 seafarer employment agreements, application to trainees

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This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and MGN 477(M) amendment 5 and replaces MGN 485 (M).

Amendment 1 updates references only.

Notice to

• shipowners
• managers
• training providers
• masters and trainees.

Published 2 October 2025