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New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector.
New mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers.
Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025.
New legislation being introduced to Parliament will better protect seafarers against rogue employers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.
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
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.
Equipping the next generation of British seafarers with the skills they need to succeed and the unique role played by mentors.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Release of the review of Part 5 of the Equality Act 2010 with regard to seafarers.
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