The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers is a comprehensive set of

guidelines and safe working practices designed to ensure the safety and health of seafarers

working on board merchant ships.

It is a statutory requirement for the current edition of the Code to be carried on board all

UK ships (except fishing vessels and pleasure craft). The Code contains essential health and

safety information, and it must be made available to any seafarer on board who requests it.