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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.
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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Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
This notice describes revised arrangements for verification of sea service testimonials of seafarers working in the large yacht sector.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK鈥檚 understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman鈥檚 work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Discontinuation of printing and supply of certificates of discharge by maritime and coastguard agency and transfer of responsibility to owner if still required.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
Accessibility and cookie statements for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's certificate of competency checker service.
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
How to comply with merchant shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(survey and certification) regulations 2013.
This notice provides guidance on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship
This notice outlines information on the regulations, policies and procedures for the issue of discharge books
皇冠体育app Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations.
皇冠体育app 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.
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
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