Policy papers and consultations

Gathers evidence to support a review of the current Work on Ships and Hovercraft Regulations.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 19 April 2024

• Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011: post implementation review

  Introduction This is a call for evidence to support a review of the…

Second of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 15 February 2024

• The Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 draft regulations and guidance part 2: consultation document

  This is the second of 2 public consultations on the secondary legislation…

This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 13 February 2024

• Consultation document - code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) review project

  Section 1 - overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…

First of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 13 November 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 August 2023

The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 July 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 18 July 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 12 July 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 5 July 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 June 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 9 June 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 26 May 2023

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 …

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 16 May 2023

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 6 March 2023

This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2022

This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 11 November 2022

The 9-point plan for seafarers boosts seafarer employment protections and welfare, ensuring fair pay and treatment irrespective of flag or nationality.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 July 2022

Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.

• From: Department for Transport and 3 others
• Updated: 6 July 2022

This consultation seeks your views on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) regulations 2015 and their associated notices.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 1 December 2021

This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on proposals to amend legislation on the entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Updated: 12 October 2021