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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.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
This list is for seafarers looking for non UK-based approved doctors (ADs)…
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
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.
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.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
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.
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