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MIN 732 (M+F) Guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East

This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East

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Notice to all shipowners, masters, officers, ratings, offshore workers, crewing agents and trade unions; fishing vessel owners, operators and managers of fishing vessels, employers of fishers, skippers, officers and fishers.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum StandardsRequirements for Seafarers etc.) regulationsRegulations 2014 and the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018.2018.

This MIN expires 3130 MarchApril 2026.

Notice to

  • shipowners
  • masters
  • officers
  • ratings
  • offshore workers
  • crewing agents and trade unions; fishing vessel owners, operators and managers of fishing vessels, employers of fishers, skippers, officers and fishers.

Updates to this page

Published 12 March 2026
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  1. MGN 732 (M+F) extended to the 30th April 2026. No alteration to this guidance has been made.

  2. First published.

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