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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.
A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.
The manual for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctors (ADs) carrying out medical assessments for seafarers.
Information explaining the UK’s understanding of specific terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended.
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.
Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.
Amendment 1 details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
Every seafarer employed on a vessel to which the maritime labour convention (MLC) applies, must have a legally enforceable seafarers employment agreement (SEA).
Find out about MCA's recruitment process for approved doctors (ADs).
Amendment 2 outlines mandatory requirements specified by the Secretary of State under the hours of work regulations and gives guidance on their application.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
An information sheet for middle to senior management who want to establish and support an effective safety culture.
Amendment 1 provides information on the requirements of the maritime labour convention relating to ship's cooks and catering staff.
A quick-reference guide to UK regulations and procedures.
The minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
This MSN imposes obligations concerning crew accommodation on UK ships, and non-UK ships without maritime labour convention certificates in UK waters.
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