Maritime Labour Convention

Seafarers’ bill of rights

Day-1

Eng. Yasser B. A. Farag

MSc. of Maritime Energy Management - WMU – Sweden
Lecturer in the Maritime Upgrading Studies Institute – MUSI

Chief Engineer
 Time table

1400-1530 1600-1730 1800-1930

Registration and
Introduction • Identify the importance of MLC
2006.

Maritime
Legal Background: Liabilities of
DAY 1 -
• Issuance of the convention and governments and
Introduction • Definitions
Issuance body. Shipowners
• Structure
Labor • Application

Convention
Ratification and
requirements the • Health protection, Medical
DAY 2 - convention: • Accommodation, Recreational Care,
Application • Conditions of • Facilities, Food & Catering • Seafarer’s rights and
employment. Agreements

Inspection & Certification

• Type of Certificates

DAY 3 – • Welfare & Social • Initial Inspection

Security Protection. MLC 2006 new
Liabilities & • Intermediate Inspections
amendments
Amendments • Financial security • Renewal Inspections
23 December 2019 2 • Issuance Full Term Certificate
• Flow Chart of certification steps
 MLC-2006

Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 MLC-2006

Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 • Conventions, Treaties
MLC-2006 • Protocols
• Amendments
Preface • Codes, Guidelines and Recommendations
Background • Circulars & Resolutions
• MoU
Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 ‫‪‬‬

‫اﻷﻣﻢ اﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪة‬
‫‪UN‬‬
‫ھﻲ ﻣﻧظﻣﺔ دوﻟﯾﺔ أﺳﺳﮭﺎ ﻓﻲ ﻋﺎم ‪1945‬‬
‫ﻋﻘب اﻟﺣرب اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻣﯾﺔ اﻟﺛﺎﻧﯾﺔ ‪ 51‬ﺑﻠدا‬
‫ﻣﻠﺗزﻣﺎ ﺑﺻون اﻟﺳﻠم واﻷﻣن اﻟدوﻟﯾﯾن‪،‬‬
‫وﺗﻧﻣﯾﺔ اﻟﻌﻼﻗﺎت اﻟودﯾﺔ ﺑﯾن اﻷﻣم وﺗﻌزﯾز‬
‫اﻟﺗﻘدم اﻻﺟﺗﻣﺎﻋﻲ‪ ،‬وﺗﺣﺳﯾن ﻣﺳﺗوﯾﺎت‬
‫اﻟﻣﻌﯾﺷﺔ وﺣﻘوق اﻹﻧﺳﺎن‬
‫ﺣﻮاﻟﻲ ‪ 50‬إﺗﻔﺎﻗﯿﺔ وﺑﺮﺗﻮﻛﻮل‬
‫‪UNCLOS 82‬‬
‫اﻟﻤﻨﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﺒﺤﺮﯾﺔ اﻟﺪوﻟﯿﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﻌﻤﻞ اﻟﺪوﻟﯿﺔ‬
‫‪IMO‬‬ ‫‪ILO‬‬
‫أھم ﻣﺎ ﯾﻣﯾز ﻣﻧظﻣﺔ اﻟﻌﻣل اﻟدوﻟﯾﺔ ھو‬
‫ﻋدم اﻗﺗﺻﺎر اﻟﺗﻣﺛﯾل ﻓﯾﮭﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ‬
‫اﻟﻣﻣﺛﻠﯾن اﻟﺣﻛوﻣﯾﯾن‪ ،‬ﺣﯾث ﯾﻛون‬
‫اﻟﺗﻣﺛﯾل ﻓﯾﮭﺎ ﺛﻼﺛﯾﺎ ً‪ :‬ﻣﻣﺛﻠﯾن ﻋن‬
‫اﻟﺣﻛوﻣﺔ‪ ،‬وﻣﻣﺛل ﻋن أﺻﺣﺎب اﻟﻌﻣل‪،‬‬
‫وﻣﻣﺛل ﻋن اﻟﻌﻣﺎل‪ ،‬وﯾﻛون ھذا اﻟﺗﻣﺛﯾل‬
‫ﻓﻲ ﺟﻣﯾﻊ أﺟﮭزة اﻟﻣﻧظﻣﺔ‪.‬‬
‫وأﻛﺜﺮ ﻣﻦ ‪ 1000‬ﻣﺪوﻧﺔ‬ ‫‪MLC 2006‬‬
‫وﺗﻮﺻﯿﺔ‬
‫ﻣﻨﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤﯿﺔ‬
‫‪WHO‬‬
‫وھﻲ اﻟﺳﻠطﺔ اﻟﺗوﺟﯾﮭﯾﺔ واﻟﺗﻧﺳﯾﻘﯾﺔ‬
‫ﺿﻣن ﻣﻧظوﻣﺔ اﻷﻣم اﻟﻣﺗﺣدة ﻓﯾﻣﺎ‬
‫ﯾﺧص اﻟﻣﺟﺎل اﻟﺻﺣﻲ‪ .‬وھﻲ ﻣﺳؤوﻟﺔ‬
‫ﻋن ﺗﺄدﯾﺔ دور ﻗﯾﺎدي ﻓﻲ ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺟﺔ‬
‫اﻟﻣﺳﺎﺋل اﻟﺻﺣﯾﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻣﯾﺔ وﺗﺻﻣﯾم‬
‫ﺑرﻧﺎﻣﺞ اﻟﺑﺣوث اﻟﺻﺣﯾﺔ ووﺿﻊ‬
‫اﻟﻘواﻋد واﻟﻣﻌﺎﯾﯾر وﺗوﺿﯾﺢ اﻟﺧﯾﺎرات‬
‫اﻟﺳﯾﺎﺳﯾﺔ اﻟﻣﺳﻧدة ﺑﺎﻟﺑﯾّﻧﺎت وﺗوﻓﯾر‬
‫اﻟدﻋم اﻟﺗﻘﻧﻲ إﻟﻰ اﻟﺑﻠدان ورﺻد‬
‫اﻻﺗﺟﺎھﺎت اﻟﺻﺣﯾﺔ وﺗﻘﯾﯾﻣﮭﺎ‪.‬‬
 International Regulatory Regime
MLC-2006 for International Shipping

Preface

Background
SOLAS STCW MARPOL MLC
Introduction to MLC-2006 International International International Maritime Labour
Convention for the Convention on Convention for the Convention, 2006
The Convention Safety of Life at Standards, Prevention of (as amended)
Sea, 1974 Training, Pollution from
Definitions (as amended) Certification and Ships, 1973
Watchkeeping for (as amended)
Application & Implementation Seafarers, 1978
(as amended)
Conclusion
Four Pillars of International Maritime Law
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 Legal instruments Implementation

MLC-2006
Implement regulations on ships raising the flag
Preface

Background
Implement regulations in Coastal waters
Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention
Implement regulations on foreign ships at ports
Definitions

Application & Implementation

Ensure implemented standards being maintained
Conclusion

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 MLC-2006  IMO - Member States: agree to adopt and enforce IMO
rules/policies as regulations/ laws
Preface

Background
 Flag States – Registered vessels must comply with IMO/Flag
State requirements (49% of international vessels are flagged
Introduction to MLC-2006
under Panama, Liberia, or Marshall Islands)
The Convention

Definitions  Port States – May board ships to verify IMO compliance

documents issued by the Flag State and to enforce port/
Application & Implementation
national requirements (which may be subject to other
Conclusion
international agreements, i.e. World Customs Organization )
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 MLC-2006

Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 MLC-2006

Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 • The flag state of a merchant vessel is the jurisdiction under whose laws
MLC-2006 the vessel is registered or licensed, and is deemed the nationality of the
vessel.
Preface
• A merchant vessel must be registered and can only be registered in one
Background
jurisdiction, but may change the register in which it is registered.
Introduction to MLC-2006 • The flag state has the authority and responsibility to enforce regulations

The Convention over vessels registered under its flag, including those relating to
inspection, certification, and issuance of safety and pollution prevention
Definitions
documents.
Application & Implementation
• As a ship operates under the laws of its flag state, these laws are
Conclusion applicable if the ship is involved in an admiralty case.

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 1,400

MLC-2006 1,212
1,249
1,291

MILLIONS (GT)
1,172
1,200
1,123
1,090
1,043
Preface
1,000 958
883
Background 831
775
800
722
Introduction to MLC-2006 633
675

600
The Convention 474
502 516

400
Definitions

Application & Implementation 200

Conclusion 0
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Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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By: Yasser B. A. Farag, IMO-data
 • ​Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports
MLC-2006 to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the
requirements of international regulations and that the ship is manned
Preface
and operated in compliance with these rules.
Background
• Many of IMO's most important technical conventions contain provisions
Introduction to MLC-2006 for ships to be inspected when they visit foreign ports to ensure that they

The Convention meet IMO requirements.

• These inspections were originally intended to be a back up to flag State
Definitions
implementation, but experience has shown that they can be extremely
Application & Implementation
effective. The Organization adopted resolution A.682(17) on Regional co-
Conclusion operation in the control of ships and discharges promoting the conclusion

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of regional agreements.
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Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

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Conclusion

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 2. Target
1.Ship call
PI, PII or no
E.T.A
MLC-2006 priority

Preface
5. SRP Calculation
Background 3. Allocation
HRS, SRS or LRS
priority
Introduction to MLC-2006
4. Inspect
The Convention Deficiencies
Detentions
Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 MLC-2006

Preface

Background
• The Port State Control (PSC) makes inspection of ships in port, taken by Port State
Introduction to MLC-2006
Control Officer (PSCO).
• Detention of the ship is the last course of action that a PSCO would take upon
The Convention finding deficiencies aboard the vessel.
• Courses of action a PSCO may impose on a ship with deficiencies (in order of
Definitions ascending gravity) are:

Application & Implementation 1. Deficiencies can be rectified within 14 days for minor infractions.
2. Under specific conditions, deficiencies can be rectified when the ship arrives at
Conclusion the next port.
3. Deficiencies must be rectified before the ship can depart the port.
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 Certificate and
MLC-2006 Documents, 6.75%

Safety of
Navigation, 13.66%
Preface
5
Background
Life Saving
1
Introduction to MLC-2006 Appliances, 8.05%
4
The Convention

Definitions

Application & Implementation 3 2

Conclusion
Labour Fire Safety, 13.06%
Conditions, 8.35%
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  The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency
MLC-2006 whose mandate is to advance social justice and promote decent work by
setting international labour standards.
Preface
 It was the first specialised agency of the UN. The ILO has 187 member states.
Background
The tripartite structure is unique to the ILO where representatives from the
Introduction to MLC-2006
government, employers and employees openly debate and create labour
The Convention standards.

Definitions  This governing body is composed of 56 titular members (28 governments, 14

Application & Implementation employers and 14 workers) and 66 deputy members (28 governments, 19
employers and 19 workers)
Conclusion

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  Ten of the titular government seats are permanently held by States of chief

MLC-2006 industrial importance: Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the
Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States. The other
Preface Government members are elected by the Conference every three years. The

Background Employer and Worker members are elected in their individual capacity.

Introduction to MLC-2006  The ILO organises once a year the International Labour Conference in Geneva
to set the broad policies of the ILO, including conventions, recommendations and
The Convention
makes decisions about the ILO's general policy, work programme and budget
Definitions
and also elects the Governing Body.
Application & Implementation  Each member state is represented by a delegation: two government delegates, an
Conclusion employer delegate, a worker delegate and their respective advisers. All of them
have individual voting rights and all votes are equal, regardless the population
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of the delegate's member State.
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The study spoke to 1,572
seafarers representing serving
Preface seafarers of different ranks across
the world, on a variety of vessels
Background with different flags. It found that
within two weeks prior to being
Introduction to MLC-2006 surveyed:

The Convention • 20 percent had contemplated

suicide or self-harm
Definitions • 25 percent had suffered
depression
Application & Implementation • 17 percent had experienced
anxiety
Conclusion

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https://www.seafarerstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ST_MentalHealthReport_Final_Digital-1.pdf
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Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

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Conclusion

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 A single, coherent instrument embodying as far as possible all up-to-date
MLC-2006 standards of existing international maritime labour Conventions and
Recommendations, as well as the fundamental principles to be found in
Preface
other international labour Conventions, in particular:
Background  The Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29);
 The Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise
Introduction to MLC-2006
Convention, 1948 (No. 87);
The Convention  The Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98);
 The Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100);
Definitions
 The Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105);
Application & Implementation  The Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No.
111);
Conclusion  The Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138);
 The Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182);
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https://www.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/en/f?p=NORMLEXPUB:91:0::NO::P91_ILO_CODE:C186
 • The aim of the MLC, 2006 is to provide an international minimum
MLC-2006 standard for maritime living and working conditions.

• Date of entry into force: 20 Aug 2013

Preface
• MLC, 2006 applies to all seafarers irrespectively of their nationality
Background
and to all ship owners and flags.
Introduction to MLC-2006
• There shall be “no more favorable treatment” for ships of non-
The Convention ratifying states.
Definitions

Application & Implementation

Conclusion

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 Albania Germany Netherlands Tunisia
Algeria Ghana Curaçao Tuvalu
Antigua and Barbuda Greece New Zealand United Kingdom
Argentina Grenada Tokelau Bermuda
MLC-2006 Australia
Bahamas
Honduras
Hungary
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Cayman Islands
Gibraltar
Bangladesh Iceland Norway Isle of Man
Barbados India Palau Viet Nam
Preface Belgium
Belize
Indonesia
Iran
Panama
Philippines

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Benin Ireland Poland
Bosnia and Herzegovina Italy Portugal
Background Bulgaria Jamaica Romania
Cabo Verde Japan Russian Federation
Canada Jordan Saint Kitts and Nevis
Introduction to MLC-2006 Saint Vincent and the
Chile Kenya Grenadines
China Kiribati Samoa
The Convention Congo Korea, Republic of Senegal
Cook Islands Latvia Serbia
Croatia Lebanon Seychelles
Definitions Cyprus Liberia Singapore
Denmark Lithuania Slovakia
Faroe Islands Luxembourg Slovenia
Application & Implementation Djibouti Malaysia South Africa
Estonia Maldives Spain
Ethiopia Malta Sri Lanka
Conclusion Fiji Marshall Islands Sudan
Finland Mauritius Sweden
France Mongolia Switzerland
23 December 2019 26 New Caledonia Montenegro Tanzania, United Republic of
Gabon Morocco Thailand
Gambia Myanmar Togo
 Afghanistan Equatorial Guinea Papua New Guinea Zimbabwe
Angola Eritrea Paraguay
Armenia Eswatini Peru
Austria Georgia Qatar
MLC-2006 Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Guatemala
Guinea
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Belarus Guinea - Bissau San Marino
Bolivia, Plurinational Guyana Sao Tome and Principe
State of Haiti Saudi Arabia
Preface Botswana Iraq Sierra Leone

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Brazil Israel Solomon Islands
Brunei Darussalam Kazakhstan Somalia
Background Burkina Faso Kuwait South Sudan
Burundi Kyrgyzstan Suriname
Cambodia Lao People's Syrian Arab Republic
Introduction to MLC-2006 Cameroon Democratic Republic Tajikistan
Central African Republic Lesotho Timor-Leste
Chad Libya Tonga
The Convention Colombia Madagascar Trinidad and Tobago
Comoros Malawi Turkey
Costa Rica Mali Turkmenistan
Definitions Cuba Mauritania Uganda
Czech Republic Mexico Ukraine
Côte d'Ivoire Moldova, Republic of United Arab Emirates
Application & Implementation Democratic Republic of Mozambique United States
the Congo Namibia Uruguay
Dominica Nepal Uzbekistan
Conclusion Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Niger
North Macedonia
Vanuatu
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic
Egypt Oman of
El Salvador Pakistan Yemen
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 Contents
Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Article I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2
MLC-2006 Definitions and scope of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Article II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2
Fundamental rights and principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Article III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 4
Seafarers’ employment and social rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preface Article IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4
Implementation and enforcement responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . 4
Article V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Background Regulations and Parts A and B of the Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Article VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Consultation with shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction to MLC-2006 Article VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Entry into force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Article VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Convention Denunciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Article IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Effect of entry into force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Definitions Article X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Depositary functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Article XI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 8
Application & Implementation Article XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Special Tripartite Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Article XIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8
Conclusion Amendment of this Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Article XIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Amendments to the Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Article XV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
23 December 2019 28 Authoritative languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 11
Article XVI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 11
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Preface 1. Each Member which ratifies this Convention undertakes to give

Background complete effect to its provisions in the manner set out in Article VI in
order to secure the right of all seafarers to decent employment.
Introduction to MLC-2006
2. Members shall cooperate with each other for the purpose of ensuring
The Convention
the effective implementation and enforcement of this Convention.
Definitions

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Conclusion

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  competent authority means the minister, government department or other

MLC-2006 authority having power to issue and enforce regulations, orders or other
instructions having the force of law in respect of the subject matter of the
Preface provision concerned;
Background  Seafarer means any person who is employed or engaged or works in any

Introduction to MLC-2006 capacity on board a ship to which this Convention applies;

The Convention  Seafarers’ employment agreement includes both a contract of employment

and articles of agreement;
Definitions
 seafarer recruitment and placement service means any person, company,
Application & Implementation
institution, agency or other organization, in the public or the private sector,
Conclusion which is engaged in recruiting seafarers on behalf of shipowners or placing

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  Ship means a ship other than one which navigates exclusively in inland waters or
MLC-2006 waters within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port
regulations apply;
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 Shipowner means the owner of the ship or another organization or person, such
Background
as the manager, agent or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the
Introduction to MLC-2006
responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and who, on
The Convention assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over the duties and

Definitions responsibilities imposed on shipowners in accordance with this Convention,

regardless of whether any other organization or persons fulfil certain of the
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duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner.
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  Except as expressly provided otherwise, this Convention applies to all seafarers.
 In the event of doubt as to whether any categories of persons are to be regarded as
MLC-2006
seafarers for the purpose of this Convention, the question shall be determined by the

Preface competent authority in each Member after consultation with the shipowners’ and
seafarers’ organizations concerned with this question.
Background
 Except as expressly provided otherwise, this Convention applies to all ships,
Introduction to MLC-2006 whether publicly or privately owned, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities,

The Convention other than ships engaged in fishing or in similar pursuits and ships of traditional
build such as dhows and junks. This Convention does not apply to warships or naval
Definitions
auxiliaries.
Application & Implementation
 In the event of doubt as to whether this Convention applies to a ship or particular
Conclusion category of ships, the question shall be determined by the competent authority in
each Member after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations
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concerned.
  Each Member shall satisfy itself that the provisions of its law and regulations
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respect, in the context of this Convention, the fundamental rights to:

Preface a) freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to

collective bargaining;
Background
b) the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour;
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c) the effective abolition of child labour; and
The Convention
d) the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and
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occupation.
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 1. Every seafarer has the right to a safe and secure workplace that complies
MLC-2006 with safety standards.

2. Every seafarer has a right to fair terms of employment.

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3. Every seafarer has a right to decent working and living conditions on board
Background
ship.
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4. Every seafarer has a right to health protection, medical care, welfare
The Convention measures and other forms of social protection.

Definitions 5. Each Member shall ensure, within the limits of its jurisdiction, that the

Application & Implementation seafarers’ employment and social rights set out in the preceding paragraphs
of this Article are fully implemented in accordance with the requirements of
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this Convention.
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 MLC-2006 1. Each Member shall implement and enforce laws or regulations or other
measures that it has adopted to fulfil its commitments under this Convention
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with respect to ships and seafarers under its jurisdiction.
Background
2. Each Member shall effectively exercise its jurisdiction and control over ships
Introduction to MLC-2006 that fly its flag by establishing a system for ensuring compliance with the

The Convention requirements of this Convention, including regular inspections, reporting,

monitoring and legal proceedings under the applicable laws.
Definitions
3. Each Member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag carry a maritime
Application & Implementation
labour certificate and a declaration of maritime labour compliance as
Conclusion required by this Convention.
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 4. A ship to which this Convention applies may, in accordance with
MLC-2006 international law, be inspected by a Member other than the flag State,
when the ship is in one of its ports, to determine whether the ship is in
Preface
compliance with the requirements of this Convention.
Background
5. Each Member shall effectively exercise its jurisdiction and control over
Introduction to MLC-2006 seafarer recruitment and placement services, if these are established in

The Convention its territory.

6. Each Member shall prohibit violations of the requirements of this

Definitions
Convention and shall, in accordance with international law, establish
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sanctions or require the adoption of corrective measures under its laws
Conclusion which are adequate to discourage such violations.

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 7. Each Member shall implement its responsibilities under this Convention in
MLC-2006 such a way as to ensure that the ships that fly the flag of any State that has
not ratified this Convention do not receive more favourable treatment
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than the ships that fly the flag of any State that has ratified it.
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 MLC-2006
1. The Regulations and the provisions of Part A of the Code are mandatory.The
Preface provisions of Part B of the Code are not mandatory.
Background 2. Each Member undertakes to respect the rights and principles set out in the
Introduction to MLC-2006 Regulations and to implement each Regulation in the manner set out in the
corresponding provisions of Part A of the Code. In addition, the Member shall
The Convention
give due consideration to implementing its responsibilities in the manner
Definitions
provided for in Part B of the Code.
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Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

Definitions

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Conclusion

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 MLC-2006

Preface

Background

Introduction to MLC-2006

The Convention

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Conclusion

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 MLC-2006

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Background

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  Recruitment and placement
 Labour-supplying responsibilities Minimum  Minimum age
 Onshore seafarer complaint- requirements  Medical certificate
handling procedures for seafarers to  Training and qualifications
 Inspections in port work on a ship
 Port State responsibilities
 Marine casualties
 On-board complaint procedures
 Maritime labour certificate and  Employment agreements
declaration of maritime labour  Wages
compliance Compliance and Conditions of  Work and hours of rest
 Inspection and enforcement enforcement employment  Entitlement to leave
 Authorization of recognized  Repatriation
organizations  Compensation for the
 General principles ship’s loss or foundering
 Flag State responsibilities  Manning levels
 Career and skill
development

 Social security Health

 Access to shore-based welfare facilities protection, Accommodation,
 Health and safety protection and accident medical care, recreational  Food and catering
prevention welfare and facilities, food  Accommodation and recreational
 Shipowners’ liability social security and catering facilities.
 Medical care on board ship and ashore protection
 Minimum age
Medical certification
MLC-2006 Payment of wages 1
14 2
Seafarers qualifications
Preface Onboard complaint
procedure
13 3
Background Seafarers employment
agreements
Onboard medical 12 4
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Health, safety &
accident prevention
11 5 Recruitment &
placement service
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Application & Implementation Food & catering 10 6 Work & rest hours

Conclusion 9 7 Manning levels of the ship

Onboard recreational facilities 8
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Accommodation
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Background

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