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A list of doctors in the UK who can carry out ENG 1 medicals.
This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness…
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
A list of overseas-based approved doctors for UK seafarers.
This list is for seafarers looking for non UK-based approved doctors (ADs)…
Medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Amendment 3 sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships and contains updated guidance and changes outlined on pages 1 and 2.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
Amendment 1 updates information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
Outlines the ship owner's procedures to comply with the maritime labour convention, 2006 - MSF 2401
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
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