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MIN 674 (M) Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.

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This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (minimum standards for seafarers etc.) regulations 2014 and the merchant shipping (standards of training, certification and watchkeeping) regulations 2015.

This notice replaces MIN 674 (M) and expires 30th June 2023.

Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency. With links to further reference information IMO circular no. 4232/Add 18 and IMO Circular Letter No. 4524.

Note to

  • shipowners
  • masters
  • manning agents and seafarers
Published 11 March 2022
Last updated 13 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated MIN 674 (M) amendment 2 guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  2. Updated MIN 674 guidance for ship owners regarding seafarers affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine at 3.1

  3. This notice has been updated. Amendment 1 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners with updated links to IMO circulars.

  4. First published.