Vessel Compliance & Risk Management

Since its adoption on 23 February 2006, the International Labour Organisation and the International Maritime Organisation have celebrated the MLC as a game changer in setting global minimum standards for seafarers’ working and living conditions. MLC brought together wages, hours, accommodation, medical care, repatriation, welfare and more into one landmark global framework, helping millions of seafarers and sharpening fair competition across shipping. Maritime Labour Conventi

In a significant modernisation of maritime safety regulations, the Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code came into force on 12 December 2025, consolidating and replacing the older “colour” codes and related guidance that previously governed small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure.

In the 2025 edition  of COSWP — the UK’s authoritative guide on health and safety at sea — Chapter 34 represents a new chapter  not just in the book, but in how we think about shipyard and onboard safety. What’s New About Chapter 34? This chapter is dedicated to guidance on shipyard safety . It brings structured, up-to-date best practice for working safely in environments where vessels are built, maintained, repaired or otherwise serviced. It’s practical, modern, and designed