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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.
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2025 annual review.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Amendment 2 advises seafarers on the Dreadnought Medical Service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
This notice lists merchant shipping notices and marine guidance notes which provide standards or guidance for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
This notice outlines the extent of shipowner liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (2006) as amended.
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).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
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