Guidance

MGN 707 (M) MLC, 2006 - provision of social connectivity and internet access

Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 19 March 2026

Documents

MGN 707 (M) MLC, 2006 - provision of social connectivity and internet access

HTML

Details

This notice should be read with:

• The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers Chapter 3

• The International Maritime Organization’s Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management.

This notice provides guidance regarding social connectivity and internet access which are included in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

Notice to

• shipowners
• ship operators and ship managers
• employers of seafarers
• masters
• officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

Published 19 March 2026