MLC 2006 - Maritime Labour Convention

The minimum hours of rest must not be less than 10

The MLC was adopted in February 2006 and entered hours in any 24-hour period, and 77 hours in any
into force on 20 August 2013. seven-day period.

What is MLC? Hours of rest means time spent outside of work on

Provides a broad perspective to the seafarer’s rights account of the ship. It does not include short breaks.
and fortification at work, also known as the ---------------------------------------------------------------
seafarers' Bill of Rights. Contents of MLC 2006

It is an international agreement of the International 1. Minimum Requirements for seafarers to work on

Labour Organisation (‘ILO’) which sets out ships
seafarers’ rights to decent conditions of work.  Minimum age
 Medical certificate
What are the basic aims of the MLC?  Training and certifications
1. To ensure comprehensive worldwide  Recruitment and placement
protection of the rights of seafarers rights
2. Conditions of Employment
2. To establish a level playing field for  Seafarer’s Employment Agreement
countries and shipowners committed to  Wages
providing decent working and living  Hours of rest and hours of work
conditions for seafarers, protecting them  Entitlement to leave
from unfair competition from substandard  Repatriation
ships.  Seafarer compensation for ship’s loss or
foundering
 Manning levels
 Career and skill development and opportunities
Application of MLC for seafarer’s employment
MLC applies to all the registered commercial vessels
regardless of the flag state they belong to. This will 3. Accommodation, Recreation, Food and Catering
also include leisure and commercial yachts, which  Accommodation and recreational facilities
are engaged on international voyages.  Food and catering

4. Health Protection, Medical Care, Welfare and

Who is ILO? Social Security Protection
is the UN agency that sets internationally recognised  Medical care on board and ashore
labour standards to protect the rights of workers.  Ship owner’s liability
 Health and safety protection and accident
Contents of MLC 2006 prevention
 Access to shore-based welfare facilities
 Social Security
1. Minimum requirements for seafarers to

work on a ship
5. Compliance and Enforcement
2. Conditions of employment
 Flag state responsibility
3. Accommodation, recreational facilities, food
 Authorization of recognized organizations
and catering
 Maritime labour certificate and declaration of
4. Health protection, medical care, welfare and
maritime labour compliance
social security protection
 Inspection and enforcement
5. Compliance and enforcement
 Onboard compliance procedures
6.  Port State Responsibilities
The maximum hours of work must not exceed 14  Marine Casualties
hours in any 24-hour period, and 72 hours in any  Labour Supplying responsibilities
seven-day period