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Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
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.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
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.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
This notice highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom.
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
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.
Obligations to maintain a list of crew, including all changes, at an address in the United Kingdom.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
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