Guidance

MGN 470 (M) Amendment 2 MLC 2006: list of merchant shipping notices, marine guidance notes and marine information notes

Published 15 August 2022

Summary

This notice lists all the merchant shipping notices, marine guidance notes and marine information notes which provide standards or guidance in respect of UK implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. It includes amendments published since 2014.

It provides a comprehensive list to reference in order to ensure compliance in all respects of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. Annex 1 attached separately, summarises the implementing legislation and related notices.

Amendment 2 includes new and amended legislation and guidance published since 2014.

1. Introduction

1.1 The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) introduces minimum global standards to promote decent living and working conditions for seafarers.

1.2 The regulations implementing the MLC in the UK are listed in annex 1 attached, together with any merchant shipping notices which contain detailed requirements under those regulations. In addition, those notices contain guidance in support of those regulations and MCA has also produced a series of marine guidance notes and marine information notes to help ensure compliance with all aspects of the MLC. This marine guidance note lists all the merchant shipping notices, marine guidance notes and marine information notes which provide standards or guidance in respect of UK implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. It includes amendments published since 2014.

2. Standards and guidance on MLC titles

2.1 The following list of Merchant Shipping Notices, Marine Guidance Notes and Marine Information Notes are relevant to shipowners and operators.

2.2 General

• MGN 471 (M) definitions

• MGN 472 (M) amendment 3 guidance on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence

2.3 Title 1: minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship

• MSN 1838 (M) minimum age

• MSN 1886 (M+F) amendment 1 medical certification

• MSN 1887 (M) medical certification

• MSN 1815 (M) amendment 6 countries whose seafarer medical certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK seafarer medical certificate (ENG1)

• MGN 475 (M) recruitment and placement

• MGN 476 (M) Important advice for seafarers signing on ships flying the flag of a State which has not ratified the MLC

2.4. Title 2: conditions of employment

• MGN 477 (M) amendment 3 seafarers’ employment agreements

• MGN 485 (M) application to trainees

• MGN 478 (M) amendment 1 wages

• MSN 1877(M) amendment 1 hours of work and rest and entitlement to leave

• MGN 479 (M) repatriation

• MGN 480 (M) amendment 2 shipowners’ liabilities including seafarer compensation

2.5. Title 3: accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering

• MSN 1844 (M) crew accommodation

• MGN 481 (M) amendment 1 crew accommodation: supplementary guidance

• Red Ensign Group Yacht Code – chapter 21A and 21B

• MGN 601 (M) substantially equivalent accommodation standards for vessels under 200GT

• MGN 602 (M) substantially equivalent accommodation standards for vessels between 200GT and 500GT

• MSN 1845 (M) provision of food and water on board ships

• MSN 1846 (M) ship’s cooks and catering staff

• MIN 671 (M) recognised qualifications in food safety and food hygiene – updated annually

2.6. Title 4: health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection

• MGN 482 (M) medical care

• MGN 480 (M) amendment 2 shipowners’ liabilities including seafarer compensation

• MSN 1850 (M) reporting of occupational diseases

• MGN 484 (M) amendment 2 published accident statistics information and advice

• MGN 486 (M+F) amendment 2 access to shore based welfare facilities

• MSN 1841 (M) Maritime Labour Convention, medical care ship’s doctors

2.7 Title 5: compliance and enforcement

• MSN 1848 (M) amendment 3 inspection and certification

• MGN 600 (M) amendment 2 inspection of coded vessels

• MSN 1849 (M) on-board complaints procedure

• MGN 487 (M) amendment 2 on shore complaints procedure

3. More information

Seafarer Safety and Health Branch Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/17
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0)203 81 72498

Email: mlc@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

General enquiries: infoline@mcga.gov.uk

Please note that all addresses and telephone numbers are correct at time of publishing.

Published: August 2022

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