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How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the 10m or less fishers’ medical exemption as outlined within MSN 1915 (F). Amendment 5 clarifies the review process for ML5 Medicals.
Details minimum level of training for concessionaires and crew, working on board UK domestic passenger ships of classes IV to VI (A).
Information describing the system to gain certificates to master workboats less than 500 GT operating in the unlimited area.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
The oral examination syllabuses for SV Engineers.
Describes the system for officers and ratings to gain certificates for tugs working in near coastal areas and categorised waters.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
STCW 95 provides for CoC combining deck, engineer and radio competencies to be issued under regulation VII/1 – alternative certification.
A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
The oral examination syllabuses for yacht Deck Officers.
This MIN details a new, simplified funding mechanism to assist industry, increase UK Cadet numbers and improve the financial support available for UK Junior Officers to help them obtain their first Management level (unlimite…
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Information for a letter of initial assessment or college letter, so you can train for an engineer officer certificate of competence (CoC)
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Guidance on the required knowledge for the UKLAP Grade 2.
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