The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published this code endorsed by the National Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Committee, UK Chamber of Shipping, Nautilus International and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) as best practice guidance for improving health and safety on board ship.
It is intended primarily for merchant seafarers on UK-registered ships. The Code is addressed
to everyone on a ship regardless of rank or rating, and to those ashore responsible for safety,
because the recommendations can be effective only if they are understood by all, and if
everyone cooperates in their implementation.
Source: MCA.