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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Summary This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores…
Contains the small commercial vessel (SCV) code text and advises how the standards of the SCV code may be used for already coded vessels.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without Maritime Labour Convention certificates in UK waters.
This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This notice lists merchant shipping notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
Safety codes of practice for small (up to 24m) vessels
This Marine Guidance Note (MGN) details the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear for UK registered shi…
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the…
This note provides guidance on the MCA policy with regards to service requirements for SOLAS certificated inflatable Life-Saving Appliances
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Draws attention to effects of hydrodynamic interaction on vessel manoeuvrability and describes some incidents which illustrate the dangers.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
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