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MGN 477 (M) Maritime labour convention 2006 seafarer's employment agreements

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.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 30 March 2022
• Last updated: 23 September 2022 — See all updates

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MGN 477 (M) Amendment 4 maritime labour convention 2006 seafarers employment agreements

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This notice should be read in conjunction with part 4 of the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (minimum requirements for seafarers etc.) regulations 2014. (the “MLC minimum requirements regulations”).

This marine guidance note (“MGN”) replaces MGNs 148(M) and 149(M) in respect of those vessels to which the MLC minimum requirements regulations apply. MGN 474(M) replaces MGNs 148(M) and 149(M) in respect of those vessels, not subject to the MLC minimum requirements regulations, which will still require crew agreements.

MGN 477 (M) amendment 4 replaces MGN 477 (M) amendment 3.

Amendment 4 includes the process for notifying the MCA if a seafarer exceeds the maximum permitted period of time on board (11 months) and includes guidance for seafarers on collective bargaining arrangements and where to seek advice.

Notice to

• shipowners
• ship operators and ship managers
• employers of seafarers
• masters
• officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations.

Published 30 March 2022
Last updated 23 September 2022 + show all updates

1. 23 September 2022

   Amendment 4 includes the process for notifying the MCA if a seafarer exceeds the maximum permitted period of time on board (11 months) and includes guidance for seafarers on collective bargaining agreements and where to seek advice.

2. 30 March 2022

   First published.