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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)…
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Information on the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
Substantially equivalent accommodation standards agreed by UK tripartite working group for new vessels of 200GT to less than 500GT.
Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
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