Guidance

MGN 123 (M+F) Amendment 1 certificates of discharge

Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.

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Details

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seamen) Regulations 1991 and the , MGN 685 Issue of Discharge Books and replaces MGN 123.

Amendment 1 updates references only.

Notice to

  • shipowners
  • ship operators and ship managers
  • fishing vessel owners and managers
  • employers of seafarers and fishermen
  • masters
  • officers
  • seafarers and fishermen

Updates to this page

Published 19 September 2025

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