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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
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