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This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Amendment 2 lists merchant notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the maritime labour convention, 2006.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the requirements for the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to vibration at work.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Download warning information signs from the 'Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP) for Merchant Seamen'.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
The majority of the ILO 188 work in fishing convention will phase in between the 31 December 2018 and 30 November 2019.
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