tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 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 Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law 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 Changes to maritime law ‘reflect the ever-evolving needs of the seafarer� 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-complete 2024-03-28T07:51:07+00:00 ‘More accessible and easy to use� � updates to health and safety handbook complete The key health and safety handbook for seafarers has been given a makeover, making it “more accessible and easy to use�. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-to-boost-understanding-of-safety-at-sea 2024-01-02T13:00:48+00:00 New tool to boost understanding of safety at sea The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches 'Leading for safety' � 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-certification 2023-11-29T19:43:26+00:00 Extension and concessions granted to help industry with medical certification The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-tips-and-checklists-feature-on-new-app-for-seafarers 2023-11-14T10:46:07+00:00 Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers The 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 announces historic boost to seafarers� rights and welfare 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/the-medical-certificate-required-by-fishers-on-uk-vessels 2023-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 The medical certificate required by fishers on UK vessels By 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-changes 2020-07-09T16:06:00+01:00 Joint statement of the international maritime virtual summit on crew changes 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/news/specialist-life-vests-to-improve-fishing-safety 2019-07-03T16:00:00+01:00 Specialist life vests to improve fishing safety New funding to improve safety in the fishing industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/challenger-admiralty-notice-to-mariners 2015-10-13T09:37:31+01:00 Challenger: Admiralty notice to mariners MCA Approval Letter tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/three-principles-for-better-maritime-regulation-and-economic-growth 2013-12-02T08:30:01+00:00 Three principles for better maritime regulation and economic growth Address to the International Maritime Organization including aspects of historical regulation and safety of seafarers.