MIN 689 (M) Amendment 2: Food and catering recognised qualifications
This MIN outlines the recognised qualifications available from official bodies, which the MCA accept for issuing a ship’s cooks certificate of competency.
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This note should be read with Part 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1846 (M) Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Food and Catering: Ship’s Cooks and Catering Staff.
Notice to all all Shipowners, Masters, Crew Agents, Officers, Seafarers and other ship board personnel
This MIN replaces MIN 671 (M) and expires 30th November 2025