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Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2026 edition

Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2025 annual review.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
20 March 2026

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Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026

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This document includes the text and images from the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, published on 18 March 2026.

There is a legal requirement for the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) to be carried, and readily accessible, onboard UK flagged merchant ships. Further information can be found within MGN 539 (M) Amendment 4 carriage of the code of safe working practices.

This document includes the text and images from the COSWP 2026 edition.

It does not match the published version and is intended for online reference only; it is not suitable for onboard use and inspection.

The fully designed published version is available to purchase from tsoshop.co.uk.

Further information on the 2026 edition is listed within MIN 688 (M) Amendment 4 code of safe working practices: 2026 edition.

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Published 20 March 2026

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