The MCA has issued amendment 2 to this MSN, which provides information about the minimum age for seafarers and the protection of young seafarers (under 18 years) working on board UK ships.
Amendment 2 amends references and contact details. This notice should be read with Part 2 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014, the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Employment of Young Persons) Regulations 1998 and with MGN 636 (M+F) Amendment 4. It replaces MSN 1838 (M+F) amendment 1 for merchant ships and other seagoing ships operating commercially.
This notice applies to shipowners, other seagoing vessel owners, operators, managers and employers of seafarers, masters and officers and seafarers.
Source: MCA.