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MGN 686 (M+F) eligibility for british seaman’s card

Guidance on the purpose of a British Seaman’s Card, who is eligible to be issued with one, and how to apply. Eligibility has recently been extended to fishermen. This is interim guidance pending public consultation on eligibility for seafarer documents.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
22 November 2023

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MGN 686 (M+F) Eligibility for British Seaman’s Card

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Notice to

  • shipowners and managers
  • masters
  • employers
  • manning agents
  • seafarers and fishers (officers and crew)
  • officers and crew of pleasure vessels who receive wages for their employment

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Documents) Regulations 1987 as amended.

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Published 22 November 2023

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