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Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Amendment 4 provisions for continuation of a seafarers entitlement under their seafarer employment agreement if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
A summary of statutory guidelines for employing any person under the age of 18, and the outer cover.
This notice provides guidance on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship
Amendment 1provides information on the cause and prevention of infectious disease at sea.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
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