SEA Flashcards
Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch
The Master and every person in charge of a navigational watch serving on small workboats shall hold an appropriate certificate of competency.
The Master of every small workboat shall ensure that watchkeeping arrangements are adequate for maintaining a safe watch or watches, taking into account the prevailing circumstances and conditions such as;
• The present and forecast state of the weather, visibility and sea;
• The proximity of navigational hazards;
• The density of traffic in the area.
And that, under the Master’s general direction, persons in charge of the navigational watch are responsible for navigating the vessel safely during their periods of duty, when they shall be physically present at the control position or in a directly associated control location at all times.
• Employment of young persons
The minimum age for working on a UK seagoing ship is 16 years of age.
• Those under the age of 18 years must not be assigned work which is likely to
jeopardise their health and safety, unless they are fully qualified in the relevant
skills or are working under supervision.
• The employer must carry out a risk assessment with regard to the particular
risks to young persons.
• Those under the age of 18 years may not work at night unless as part of
recognised training.
• In this context, “night” means a period of at least nine hours including the
hours between midnight and 5 a.m. (local time).
• The minimum hours of rest are specified for seafarers under 18 years of age.
• Certain types of work should not be undertaken by young persons on the
grounds that such work is likely to jeopardise their health and safety.
ANNEX 1 required info in a SEA
ANNEX 1 required info in a SEA
Information to be included in a seafarer employment agreement
Part 1 - Provisions to be included in all agreements
1. The full name, birthplace and date of birth (or age at the time of entering into the agreement) of the seafarer.
2. The name and address of the shipowner.
3. The place where the agreement is entered into.
4. The date on which the agreement is entered into.
5. The capacity in which the seafarer is to work.
6. If the agreement has been made for a definite period, the termination date.
7. If the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the period of notice of
termination required and the circumstances in which such notice may be given.
8. If the agreement has been made for a particular voyage, the destination port and the period following arrival after which the agreement terminates.
9. The health and social security protection benefits to be provided to the seafarer by the shipowner
10. The maximum period of service on board following which the seafarer is entitled to repatriation (which must not exceed a period of 12 months less the number of days statutory paid leave to which the seafarer is entitled).
11. The seafarer’s entitlement to repatriation (including the mode of transport and destination of repatriation) and the circumstances in which the seafarer is required to meet or reimburse the shipowner for the costs of repatriation.
12. The maximum sum which the shipowner will pay to the seafarer in respect of compensation for any loss of personal property arising from the loss or foundering of the ship.
13. Details of any collective bargaining agreement which is incorporated (in whole or part) into the agreement or is otherwise relevant to it.
Part 2 - Provisions to be included where seafarer is an employee
1. The wages (either the amount or the formula to be used in determining them).
2. The manner in which wages must be paid, including payment dates (the first
of which must be no more than one month after the date on which the agreement is entered into, with all subsequent dates being no more than one month apart) and the circumstances (if any) in which wages may or must be paid in a different currency. 3. The hours of work.
4. The paid leave (either the amount or the formula to be used in determining it). 5. Any pension benefits to be provided to the seafarer, including any entitlement to participate in a pension scheme.
6. The grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Part 3 - Provision to be included where seafarer is not an employee
- The remuneration (either the amount or the formula to be used in determining it).
- The manner in which the remuneration must be paid, including payment dates (the first of which must be no more than one month after the date on which the agreement is entered into, with all subsequent dates being no more than one month apart) and the circumstances (if any) in which the remuneration may or must be paid in a different currency.
• Learn the five titles MLC covers
TITLE 1: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO WORK ON A SHIP
TITLE 2: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
TITLE 3: ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING
TITLE 4: HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE, WELFARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION
TITLE 5: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
• Seafarers’ Employment Agreements (SEAs)
Title 2, regulation 2.1: Seafarers’ Employment Agreements (SEAs)
“Purpose: to ensure seafarers have a fair employment agreement.” (MLC, 2006)
MGN 477(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarers’ Employment Agreements
Recommended formats
Download and use these model formats as templates for your own documents;
• Outer cover for list of crew and list of young persons (MSF 4156)
• List of crew and signatures of seafarers (MSF 4157)
• List of young persons (MSF 4158)
Use this model format for a seafarer agreement as a basis for your documents, updated 20th August 2020
. The full name, birthplace and date of birth (or age at the time of entering into
the agreement) of the seafarer.
2. The name and address of the shipowner.
3. The place where the agreement is entered into.
4. The date on which the agreement is entered into.
5. The capacity in which the seafarer is to work.
6. If the agreement has been made for a definite period, the termination date.
7. If the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the period of notice of
termination required and the circumstances in which such notice may be given.
8. If the agreement has been made for a particular voyage, the destination port
and the period following arrival after which the agreement terminates.
9. The health and social security protection benefits to be provided to the
seafarer by the shipowner
10. The maximum period of service on board following which the seafarer is
entitled to repatriation (which must not exceed a period of 12 months less the number
of days statutory paid leave to which the seafarer is entitled).
11. The seafarer’s entitlement to repatriation (including the mode of transport and
destination of repatriation) and the circumstances in which the seafarer is required to
meet or reimburse the shipowner for the costs of repatriation.
12. The maximum sum which the shipowner will pay to the seafarer in respect of
compensation for any loss of personal property arising from the loss or foundering of
the ship.
13. Details of any collective bargaining agreement which is incorporated (in
whole or part) into the agreement or is otherwise relevant to it.
Part 2 - Provisions to be included where seafarer is an employee
1. The wages (either the amount or the formula to be used in determining them).
2. The manner in which wages must be paid, including payment dates (the first
of which must be no more than one month after the date on which the agreement is
entered into, with all subsequent dates being no more than one month apart) and the
circumstances (if any) in which wages may or must be paid in a different currency.
3. The hours of work.
4. The paid leave (either the amount or the formula to be used in determining it).
5. Any pension benefits to be provided to the seafarer, including any entitlement
to participate in a pension scheme.
6. The grievance and disciplinary procedures.
repatriation
Title 2, regulation 2.5: repatriation
“Purpose: to ensure that seafarers are able to return home.” (MLC, 2006)
MGN 479(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Repatriation
Title 3, regulation 3.2: food and catering
Title 3, regulation 3.2: food and catering
“Purpose: to ensure that seafarers have access to good quality food and drinking water provided under regulated hygienic conditions.” (MLC, 2006)
MSN 1845(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food & Catering - Provision of Food and Fresh Water
MSN 1846(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food & Catering - Ships Cooks and Catering Staff
MIN 559 (M) Maritime Labour Convention 2006: Food & Catering-recognised qualifications MSF 4395 - Application for Ships Cooks Certificate of Competency
Title 4, regulation 4.1: medical care aboard ship and ashore
“Purpose: To protect the health of seafarers and ensure their prompt access to medical care on board ship at shore.” (MLC, 2006)
MGN 482(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Medical Care
MGN 225 provides information on getting radio medical advice when a medical incident or emergency arises while at sea
MGN 296 outlines the possible effects of prescription or over-the-counter drugs on a seafarer’s performance while working at sea
MSN 1841 provides information on the qualifying criteria for a medical practitioner to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship.
Confidential medical report form (MSF 4155)
MSN 1768 gives information on applying these SIs, and lists the medical stores to be carried MSN 1768 (M+F) Corrigendum: ships medical stores
1995/1802: The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessel (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 1996/2821: The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 1996
