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Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Summary This notice outlines the requirements for seafarers and fishermen…
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
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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