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Seafarers鈥� living conditions are covered by Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) rules on crew accommodation.

Food and catering

Seafarers鈥� food and catering conditions are covered by MSN 1845 under MLC rules.

Health and safety

Employers of seafarers must follow health and safety rules and provide:

• safe working places and environment
• safe machinery and equipment
• health and safety training, instruction, supervision and information
• a health and safety policy
• protective clothing and equipment where necessary
• information for workers about the findings of their risk assessment
• information on what qualifications any temporary workers must have
• information about their activities and staff to the company

Risk assessments

Any vessel where seafarers work onboard must have had a risk assessment carried out by their employer or the ship owner.

New or expectant mothers

Where women of childbearing age are employed as seafarers, a risk assessment must take place of any potential hazard likely to affect a new or expectant mother.

If a risk is found that cannot be removed, a new or expectant mother working as a seafarer can be suspended on full pay providing one of the following applies:

• they鈥檝e told their employer they鈥檙e pregnant
• they鈥檝e given birth in the last 6 months
• they鈥檙e breastfeeding

For more information on health and safety rules for new and expectant mothers, contact the Seafarer Safety and Health Branch of the Maritime and Coastguard Authority (MCA).