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Second of two consultations on the secondary legislation required to implement the Seafarers’ Wages Act and associated guidance.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This is the second of 2 public consultations on the secondary legislation…
This consultation seeks your views on the new design and structure of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) (“the code”).
Section 1 - overview of this consultation Aim 1.1 This consultation seeks…
The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme is coordinated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and draws upon input from around the maritime industry to deliver the recommendations detailed in the June …
13. ETO - Switchgear and Protection of High Voltage System 13. Marine…
ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Switchgear and Protection of High…
Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine…
ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Marine Navigation Systems…
ETO - STCW III/6 CoC Competency/ Module: Radio Communications Knowledge,…
Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Applied Mechanics…
Marine Engineering - STCW III/2 CoC Competency/ Module: Mechanics…
Engineering STCW III/1 COC Competency/ Module: Engineering Workshop Skills…
Engineering STCW III/1 COC Competency/ Module: Engineering technical…
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.
This consultation seeks your views on the content and standards contained within MSN 1870 (M+F) amendment 4 personal protective equipment (PPE)
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.
The 9-point plan for seafarers boosts seafarer employment protections and welfare, ensuring fair pay and treatment irrespective of flag or nationality.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.
Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about the repatriation of seafarers on sea-going ships.
Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about the minimum age for employment of young seafarers.
Seeks views on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 regulations about employment agreements for seafarers on UK sea-going ships.
Consultation on consolidation of the merchant shipping (hours of work) regulations 2002 and amendments.
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