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Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
All seafarers have working and living rights that include: employment…
There are minimum requirements seafarers must meet to work at sea. Minimum…
Seafarers’ employment contracts are covered by the Maritime Labour…
The term ‘human element’ covers anything to do with the interaction…
All UK ships must carry copies of the ‘Code of Safe Working Practices for…
Seafarers’ living conditions are covered by Maritime Labour Convention…
Seafarers may face additional dangers when living onboard ships. Petrol…
If seafarers deal with certain toxic cargo or equipment on board ships,…
Employers must protect their seafarers’ health by: providing immunisations…
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) came into force for the UK on 7…
Information about how to make your guests feel more comfortable in their new home, set expectations about how to live together and communicate with your guests.
Small commercial vessels must follow the small commercial vessel codes of practice - codes of practice, certification, operating overseas
Small commercial vessels must follow certain codes of practice. This…
There are 4 codes of practice for small commercial vessels. The Maritime…
Any small commercial vessels not used as ‘pleasure vessels’ must have the…
There’s no international code of practice for the safety of small…
If you're a non-UK resident temporarily importing a vessel, check if you can get relief using Temporary Admission (TA) and the rules that apply while your yacht is under the TA procedure in the UK.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) 2026 Winter Conference/AGM in London.
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.
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The Science Minister, Lord Vallance gave a speech at the Royal Institute of Navigation's PNT Leadership Seminar, on 19 November 2025.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
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