Nautilus International is encouraging members to have their say on how key labour and safety regulations are working in practice during a legislative review being conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
The MCA has launched an anonymous stakeholder questionnaire as part of its Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs) into regulations which implement the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) in UK law, including the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997.
These reviews aim to assess whether the current legislation remains effective, proportionate, and fit for purpose across today’s maritime sector. The MCA has emphasised that feedback from across the industry will play a crucial role in shaping its analysis. In particular, the survey seeks insight into how regulations are applied across different vessel sizes and types – meaning Nautilus members can provide valuable perspectives.
The questionnaire will also help inform discussions at a forthcoming MCA-hosted, in-person stakeholder event, where a wide cross-section of the maritime industry is expected to be represented.
Nautilus director of legal services Charles Boyle said: ‘This is a key opportunity to influence how vital seafarer welfare and safety regulations are applied in the UK, and to ensure that the realities of working at sea are fully understood by policymakers. The survey is easy to access and navigate, and members’ feedback will be invaluable in informing what is working with the MLC and what needs to be improved.’
Members can access the questionnaire here. The deadline is 31 May 2026.
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