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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.
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.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
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 application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
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.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
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.
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
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