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How to verify UK Certificates of Competency (CoC), Flag State Endorsements (FSE), GMDSS endorsements and other MCA-issued documents online.
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…
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
How owners and operators of UK registered ships comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the MS MLC, minimum requirements for seafarers, regulations 2014.
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This notice lists merchant shipping notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
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.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
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