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Seeks view on proposals for regulation of payment and safe working practices for seafarers in and beyond UK waters.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
This document sets out proposals for new regulations under the Seafarers’…
This consultation seeks your views on two Statutory Instruments (SI) and accompanying guidance for implementation of the MLC 2006, amendments 2022 into UK law.
Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1. This consultation seeks…
Summary This notice outlines how to apply the required changes resulting…
Department: Maritime and Coastguard Agency Name of measure: Maritime…
Section 1: Introduction Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Amendments 2022 A…
Second of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.
This is the second of 2 public consultations on the secondary legislation…
First of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.
Gathers evidence to support a review of the current Work on Ships and Hovercraft Regulations.
This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).
The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.
The 9-point plan for seafarers boosts seafarer employment protections and welfare, ensuring fair pay and treatment irrespective of flag or nationality.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.
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