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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.
Summary This notice provides guidance on the minimum standards to be met…
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Summary This notice outlines the requirement for crew agreements to be…
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
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).
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
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 on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
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