by westoncompliance | Jun 17, 2026 | Marine, MCA, UK, Welfare, Work place environment
The MCA has published amendment 2 to the marine guidance notice which provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).This notice should be read with SI 2026/260 the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour...
by westoncompliance | Mar 20, 2026 | Marine, MCA, UK, Welfare, Work place environment
The MCA has published Marine Guidance Note MGN 706 (M) to explain how the UK is implementing the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, outlining updated requirements for shipowners and operators in areas such as recruitment and placement,...
by westoncompliance | Jan 8, 2026 | Complaints, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels, Welfare
The MCA has published MSN 1849 (M) Amendment 1 to set out updated guidance on the on-board complaint procedures required under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (as implemented in UK law), explaining how shipowners and masters must ensure ships have a fair,...
by westoncompliance | Jan 7, 2026 | Accommodation, Marine, MCA, UK, Welfare
The MCA has published MGN 601 (M) Amendment 1 to update guidance on crew accommodation standards for new UK commercial vessels under 200 GT, setting out “substantially equivalent” accommodation requirements to those in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)...
by westoncompliance | Nov 20, 2025 | Marine, MCA, UK, Welfare
The MCA has issued guidance on the forthcoming implementation of the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), explaining that although the international changes take effect on 23 December 2024, UK registered vessels will only need to comply once...
by westoncompliance | Oct 28, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK, Welfare
The MCA has published a marine information note regarding two new publications offering practical advice to improve wellbeing at sea.These guides provide tailored, practical advice to improve wellbeing onboard through organisational policy and personal action.This MIN...
by westoncompliance | Sep 23, 2025 | MCA, Occupational Health, Onshore, UK, Welfare
The MCA has issued amendment 3 to this MGN, which outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.Amendment 3 highlights the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the MCA and the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, cementing the...
by westoncompliance | Nov 29, 2023 | Certification, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, UK, Welfare
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published details on how to obtain or validate a seafarer medical certificate, the medical standards and categories including the review (appeal) system. This notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping...
by westoncompliance | Nov 11, 2022 | Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Transport, UK, Welfare
The original copy of Amendment 1 clarified the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency. In this revised version of Amendment 1, the following words have been added to...
by westoncompliance | Aug 22, 2022 | Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, Transport, UK, Vessels, Welfare
This guidance provides information on how to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has updated details on what happens if your doctor can’t issue your ML5 certificate. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | Aug 2, 2022 | Health, Health and Safety, MCA, Occupational Health, Transport, UK, Vessels, Welfare
In recent years, there has been growing interest in crew health and wellbeing within the maritime industry. Through discussion with stakeholders the MCA identified a need for a low-cost tool to help organisations know where to start in understanding seafarer wellbeing...
by westoncompliance | Jul 11, 2022 | Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels, Welfare
The purpose of the Marine Guidance Notice is to explain the UK’s understanding of the key terms used in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC). The UK intends to implement the MLC fully and without departing from the intention of those who drafted the Convention....
by westoncompliance | Jul 7, 2022 | Fatigue, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK, Welfare
The purpose of this notice is to draw the attention of owners and crew to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping onboard and to give guidance to mitigate the risks. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 10, 2022 | Employment, Marine, MCA, Transport, Vessels, Welfare
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK’s approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a PIR of the Maritime...
by westoncompliance | Apr 13, 2022 | Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels, Welfare
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 31, 2021 | Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, Onshore, UK, Welfare
This notice replaces MGN 486 (M and F) Amendment 1. The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 require members to ensure that shore-based welfare facilities are easily accessible and to promote the development of appropriate welfare facilities in designated ports. The...
by westoncompliance | Feb 1, 2014 | UK, Welfare
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Approved Code of Practice and guidance (L24) (link)The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces...
