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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…
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.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
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