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Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Summary This Notice contains the mandatory fitness standards specified by…
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
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