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Guidance

MGN 620 (F) Amendment 1 ILO (No.188) work in fishing recruitment and placement of fishermen

Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published:
20 August 2026

Documents

MGN 620 (F) Amendment 1 International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (No.188): recruitment and placement of fishermen

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This notice should be read with the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) Article 22, on private employment agencies and UK employment legislation listed in annex A and replaces MGN 620 (F).

Amendment 1 updates references only.

Notice to

  • fishing vessel owners
  • operators and managers
  • employers of fishermen
  • skippers
  • masters
  • officers
  • fishermen on fishing vessels

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Published 20 August 2026

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