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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…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
This list is for seafarers looking for non UK-based approved doctors (ADs)…
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Requirements for crew agreements to be maintained on UK sea-going ships and yachts which are not subject to the MLC.
This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Crew accommodation standards as a substantial equivalence to MLC standard A3.1 for new UK vessels under 200GT, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
This MGN gives information on statutory duties under UK and international shipping legislation on the causes of fatigue and guidance on fatigue management good practice.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
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