Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Title 1 : Minimum requirements for Seafarers to work on Ships
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This page sets out current MCA thinking on what UK shipowners will need to do to comply with the revised UK legislation being prepared in anticipation of the UK ratifying the MLC, 2006.
These draft proposals have been discussed and agreed with the Tripartite Working Group (consisting of UK seafarer, shipowner and government representatives) which is advising the MCA on implementation of the Convention.
The purpose of disclosing the draft proposals at this stage is to assist owners of UK ships in their preparations for the MLC coming into force internationally. However, the legislative changes referred to on this page have not yet been made, and public consultation on them has yet to be carried out.
Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, the draft proposals set out here must not be regarded as final or certain, and shipowners should check final regulations and guidance when issued to identify any changes.
For up-to-date information on the status of legislative changes associated with MLC implementation, check this page regularly.
Please Note::In due course this webpage will be populated with the Regulations and associated M Notices bringing in the respective parts of the MLC following public consultation and publication. (If currently being consulted on; this webpage will be annotated accordingly and a link provided to re-direct you to the consultation documents)
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Purpose : To ensure that no under- age persons work on a ship
Regulations
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
There is no change to the Minimum Age Regulations under the MLC (2006) - however companies will need to ensure that they fully comply with the Minimum Age Regulations.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE Final - no change to existing regulations
Purpose : To ensure that all seafarers are medically fit to perform their duties at sea
Regulations
SI 2010/737 The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
MCA Seafarer Medical Certification webpage
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Final - no change to existing regulations
Purpose: To ensure that seafarers are trained or qualified to carry out their duties on board ship
Regulations
SI 1997/348 The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997
M Notices
The following Marine Guidance Notices or Merchant Shipping Notices explain and set out the training requirements necessary for Merchant Navy Officers and Ratings and Yacht Officers.
MGN 092 (M) - Training and Certification Guidance for Merchant Navy Deck Officers
MGN 093 (M) - Training and Certification Guidance for Merchant Navy Engineer Officers
MSN 1802 (M) - Training and Certification Guidance for Yacht Deck Officers
MGN 156 (M) - Training and Certifcation Guidance for Yacht Engineer Officers
MGN 097 (M) - Training and Certification Guidance for Ratings
MGN 008 (M) - Training and Certification Guidance Education and Training Schemes
Additional Information / Guidance/Useful links
MCA Seafarer Training & Certification Branch webpage
Purpose: To ensure that seafarers have access to an efficient and well-regulated seafarer recruitment and placement system.
Regulations
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
