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Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
Summary This notice outlines the requirements for seafarers and fishermen…
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Amendment 2 clarifies the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
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