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Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training.
UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage.
New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Developing projects to improve conditions in the maritime sector.
Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage.
Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.
Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.
Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.
British seafarers to receive pay protection.
Governments from across the world express their appreciation to seafarers and pledge to urgently resolve issues that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Maritime Skills Commission to develop skills in the sector.
Increased funding for maritime careers and the welfare of seafarers
Maritime Skills Commission to be set up to look at careers at sea and training gaps.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Lessons to raise awareness of the maritime sector and the importance of shipping.
New funding to improve safety in the fishing industry.
Announces a doubling of government financial support for maritime training.
The latest phase of a major project to tackle congestion and improve journey times on the M60 and M62 near Manchester is now underway.
MCA Approval Letter
With sea trade expected to grow, the need for a highly skilled workforce has never been greater.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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