tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seafarer-rights-to-be-enshrined-in-law2024-12-19T00:00:00+00:00Seafarer rights to be enshrined in lawNew 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-seafarer2024-12-11T08:00:00+00:00Changes to maritime law 鈥榬eflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer鈥�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/more-accessible-and-easy-to-use-updates-to-health-and-safety-handbook-complete2024-03-28T07:51:07+00:00鈥楳ore accessible and easy to use鈥� 鈥� updates to health and safety handbook complete皇冠体育app key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it 鈥渕ore accessible and easy to use鈥�. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-to-boost-understanding-of-safety-at-sea2024-01-02T13:00:48+00:00New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' 鈥� a comprehensive guide to help leaders promote a safety culture on board.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extension-and-concessions-granted-to-help-industry-with-medical-certification2023-11-29T19:43:26+00:00Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification皇冠体育app Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.聽tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-tips-and-checklists-feature-on-new-app-for-seafarers2023-11-14T10:46:07+00:00Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers皇冠体育app 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-welfare2023-07-24T11:37:12+01:00UK announces historic boost to seafarers鈥� rights and welfareUK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-medical-certificate-required-by-fishers-on-uk-vessels2023-01-30T00:00:00+00:00皇冠体育app medical certificate required by fishers on UK vesselsBy the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-of-the-international-maritime-virtual-summit-on-crew-changes2020-07-09T16:06:00+01:00Joint statement of the international maritime virtual summit on crew changesGovernments 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/news/specialist-life-vests-to-improve-fishing-safety2019-07-03T16:00:00+01:00Specialist life vests to improve fishing safetyNew funding to improve safety in the fishing industry.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/challenger-admiralty-notice-to-mariners2015-10-13T09:37:31+01:00Challenger: Admiralty notice to marinersMCA Approval Lettertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/three-principles-for-better-maritime-regulation-and-economic-growth2013-12-02T08:30:01+00:00Three principles for better maritime regulation and economic growthAddress to the International Maritime Organization including aspects of historical regulation and safety of seafarers.