tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-rights-to-be-enshrined-in-law 2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

New mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-maritime-law-reflect-the-ever-evolving-needs-of-the-seafarer 2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00

Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become maritime law in 2025.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-steps-in-to-prevent-another-po-ferries-scandal-in-major-boost-to-seafarers-rights-at-work 2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00

New legislation being introduced to Parliament will better protect seafarers against rogue employers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-tips-and-checklists-feature-on-new-app-for-seafarers 2023-11-14T10:46:07+00:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-historic-boost-to-seafarers-rights-and-welfare 2023-07-24T11:37:12+01:00

UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-law-to-boost-seafarer-pay 2023-03-23T19:08:12+00:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-bill-introduced-to-ensure-thousands-of-seafarers-receive-fair-pay 2022-07-06T15:59:00+01:00

New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-minimum-wage-laws-set-sail 2022-05-10T12:20:49+01:00

Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/new-powers-to-protect-maritime-workers 2022-03-31T00:00:00+01:00

Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extra-protections-for-seafarers-as-government-introduces-new-maritime-laws 2022-03-30T16:30:00+01:00

Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/po-ferries-new-powers-to-protect-maritime-workers 2022-03-30T16:29:07+01:00

Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1000s-of-seafarers-to-receive-fair-pay-as-uk-changes-law-on-national-minimum-wage 2020-10-01T00:15:00+01:00

British seafarers to receive pay protection.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-of-the-international-maritime-virtual-summit-on-crew-changes 2020-07-09T16:06:00+01:00

Governments from across the world express their appreciation to seafarers and pledge to urgently resolve issues that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/skills-at-sea-support-for-the-next-generation-of-uk-seafarers 2014-04-11T13:23:00+01:00

Equipping the next generation of British seafarers with the skills they need to succeed and the unique role played by mentors.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/seafarers-and-the-equality-act-2010 2010-06-09T01:00:00+01:00

Release of the review of Part 5 of the Equality Act 2010 with regard to seafarers.