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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.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
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.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
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 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
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.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013 in regards to regulation 13, on-board complaint procedures.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
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