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MIN 732 (M+F) amendment 2 guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 24 April 2026

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MIN 732 (M+F) amendment 2 guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East

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This notice replaces MIN 732 (M+F) amendment 1.

It should be read with:

• The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014
• The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018
• MIN 734 (M+F) Welfare support for seafarers and fishers

This MIN expires 30 May 2026.

Notice to:

• shipowners
• masters
• officers
• ratings
• offshore workers
• crewing agents and trade unions; fishing vessel owners, operators and managers of fishing vessels, employers of fishers, skippers, officers and fishers.

Published 24 April 2026