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Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Amendment 4 provisions for continuation of a seafarers entitlement under their seafarer employment agreement if held captive in the event of piracy or armed robbery.
Summary Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the merchant shipping…
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
Accepted food hygiene or food safety qualifications as applicable to ships cook's and others processing food in the galley.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.
Amendment 1 outlines circumstances in which shipowners are required to repatriate seafarers under the MLC and guidance on the maximum period of sea service.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
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