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Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
The application of the merchant shipping (working time: inland waterways) regulations 2003 as amended
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
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.
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.
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 circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
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.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
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