Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 115140

Shipping: Crew

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps she has taken to support the wellbeing of seafarers.

Answer

Keir Mather

My Department works domestically and internationally to improve seafarer welfare. The UK takes a leading role at the IMO to secure greater protections for seafarers, including at recent meetings on seafarer fatigue and working hours. The Maritime and Coas...

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