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This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
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 minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Amendment 1 provisions for continuation of a seafarer's entitlements in relation to payment of wages, if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
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 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
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
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
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