Guidance and regulation

Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 April 2021

A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 2 May 2024

Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 November 2022

A list of healthcare providers, and the doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 March 2019

Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 March 2023

This notice outlines measures that shipowners and employers are expected to take in order to provide a safe means of access on UK ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 August 2022

Amendment 2 advises on the protection of maritime workers from the risks associated with working at height.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 July 2022

Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 February 2021

The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 10 February 2021

Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 28 June 2022

Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 August 2022

How to obtain the manual which gives medical guidance for (non-doctors) working on board a ship. The 23rd edition, is the most up-to-date and complete.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 24 March 2021

This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 15 July 2014

A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 8 March 2022

This amendment outlines information on the application of the (lifting operations and lifting equipment) and (provision and use of work equipment) regulations 2006 to fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 30 March 2023

An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 6 May 2014

Amendment 1 advises on the safe installation, inspection, maintenance and use of anchoring, mooring, towing and hauling equipment and the importance of expert advice on repair and maintenance.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 August 2022

Amendment 3 outlines guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole body vibration on small vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 July 2023

This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 7 March 2022

MOU between the HSE, the MCA and the MAIB for health and safety enforcement activities and accident investigation at the water margin and offshore.

• From: Health and Safety Executive and 2 others
• Updated: 22 September 2021