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Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum to implement the international requirements for training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW).
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.
Accessibility and cookie statements for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's certificate of competency checker service.
Amendment 1 outlines information about the safety and duty of care for people on a vessel who are not employed by the ship owner.
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance for seafarers about their protection, rights and entitlements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
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