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Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Shipowners requirements to provide seafarers with medical care on board ship.
The code of safe practice for large commercial yachts, and a list of the main changes from previous version LY2.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
Highlights issues to consider when assessing navigational safety and emergency response, caused by OREI
Amendment 3 provides guidance on the arrangements in place for inspection for Maritime Labour Convention compliance.
This MGN outlines best practice for design, equipment and outfit of dedicated onboard spaces, improving safety for handling, charging and stowage of Li-ion batteries.
Updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or where a risk-based approach is used.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
A code of practice that's voluntary for boats which are less than 15 metres in length, and required for HMCG declared facilities.
Code applied on a voluntary basis to passenger ships carrying not more than 250 passengers
For use by ships, aircraft of persons in distress when communicating with rescue units.
Draft regulations to implement international safety requirements for bulk carriers.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Part MSIS 14 of the instructions for the guidance of surveyors.
Details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system.
Reminder to all UK ships and other ships operating in UK territorial waters, of the legal requirements for keeping a proper look-out during the hours of darkness.
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