Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Compliance

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Surge Crew is an MCA-approved recruitment and placement agency, certified by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Surge Crew operates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 Regulation 1.4, with documented procedures in place to ensure compliance. Our processes are regularly reviewed to ensure continued alignment with MLC requirements.

Seafarer Rights & Employment Agreements

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All seafarers placed through Surge Crew are entitled to:

No fees or charges for recruitment or placement
The opportunity to review and receive a copy of their Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA) before joining
Clear information regarding their rights and responsibilities under their employment agreement
A fair and transparent recruitment process
The ability to raise a complaint without fear of disadvantage
Protection from blacklisting or any restriction that would prevent them from gaining future employment

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Before joining a vessel, you should be provided with a Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA) outlining the key terms of your employment, including salary, leave, repatriation, and notice.

You should ensure that you have the opportunity to review your SEA prior to joining, that you understand the terms, and that you are comfortable with them.

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For further guidance, you may find the following useful:

You can also review our

SEA Checklist

for guidance on what should be included within your agreement.

You may also download our

Seafarer Rights & Information guide

for a summary of your key rights before joining.