When was MLC, 2006 was entered into force?

20 August 2013
The MLC, 2006, entered into force on 20 August 2013, 12 months after the date of receipt of registered ratifications by at least 30 ILO Members with a total share in the world gross tonnage of ships of at least 33 per cent.

What are the main regulations of the MLC, 2006?

Contents of MLC, 2006

• Minimum Requirements for seafarers to work on ships. Minimum age.
• Conditions of Employment. Seafarer’s Employment Agreement.
• Accommodation, Recreation, Food and Catering.
• Health Protection, Medical Care, Welfare and Social Security Protection.
• Compliance and Enforcement.

What is the basic aim of MLC, 2006?

The basic aims of the MLC, 2006 are: — to ensure comprehensive worldwide protection of the rights of seafarers (the Convention is sometimes called the seafarers’ Bill of Rights);

What are the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention?

The new labour standards contained in the Convention consolidate and update more than 68 international labour standards related to the maritime sector adopted over the last 80 years. The MLC requires owners to submit a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) to their flag State, which must be a State Party to the Convention.

How does a ship comply with the MLC?

The MLC requires owners to submit a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) to their flag State, which must be a State Party to the Convention. The flag State will then issue an MLC certificate to ships flying their flag which should be posted on board in a conspicuous place that is accessible to seafarers.

Who is a seafarer in the Maritime Labour Convention?

(f) seafarer means any person who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship to which this Convention applies; (g) seafarers’ employment agreement includes both a contract of employment and articles of agreement;

Is the MLC a right of direct action?

The MLC does not require “Blue Cards” in the form that are provided for the purposes of the 1992 CLC and 2001 Bunkers Convention, and does not impose a right of direct action against the provider of financial security.

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