24 maritime news articles about MLC 2006
Country Date of ratification Entry into force Date Albania 28 Oct 2016 28 Oct 2017 Algeria 22 July 2016 22 July 2017 Angola 11 Jun 2025 11 Jun 2026 Antigua and Barbuda 11 Aug 2011 20 Aug 2013 Argentina 28 May 2014 28 May 2015 Australia 21 Dec 2011 20 Aug 2013 …
Circular issued by International Group clubs Members are referred to the previous circular issued on 11 March this year on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The imminent entry into force of the MLC has brought the Convention and its requirements on shipowners into focus and in particular the financial security req
Introduction General information about MLC is provided in this section of the website. The text of the Convention together with detailed FAQs issued by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) can be found below.
Changes to regulations covering recruitment services, repatriation, recreational facilities and food onboard will enter into force on 23 December 2024.
The life of a seafarer is one of adventure and exploration, but it also comes with unique challenges, particularly regarding food and diet. Ensuring that mar...
During the 110th session of the International Labour Conference, additional amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) were approved.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The entry into force of the 2014 amendments to MLC on 18 January 2017 raised a number of complex and novel questions. These FAQs are intended...
The Martime Labour Convention requires security for wages, care and repatriation of seafarers abandoned by their employers. The case of the Eide Trader reveals the practical difficulty in getting abandoned seafarers home.
The 2018 amendments to the MLC, 2006 will bring about a change to a seafarer's employment agreement (SEA) where it shall continue to have effect and wages sh...
The International Group of P&I Clubs has updated their guidance document produced to assist Members and the Club in complying with requirements set out in the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC).
The International Group published FAQs to provide guidance to shipowners in January 2017 when the financial security requirements under the 2014 Amendments to MLC entered into force. The FAQs were last updated in August 2018 and some further amendments have now been made to reflect experience gained in the handling of
Circular issued by International Group clubs Reference is made to the Circular of 23 June 2016 which informed Members of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 which will enter into force on 18 January 2017. After this date, ships that are subject to the MLC will be required to display certificate
We refer to Circular issued by all International Group clubs on 7 October 2016 on new financial security requirements under MLC (MLC Certificates). In order to simplify the process of applying for MLC Certificates all members will receive one Application together with the other renewal documents.
Gard provides certificates of insurance covering abandonment of seafarers as required by the MLC. In this article, Gard claims handlers share their first-hand experience with an abandonment case.
Circular concerning the implementation of financial certification requirements in accordance with the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ("MLC").
On 18 January 2017 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) entered into force requiring shipowners to display certificates issued by an insurer or other financial security provider confirming that insurance or other financial security is in place for the cost and expense of crew repatriation, as well as up t
Circular issued by International Group clubs As Members will be aware from the Club's Circulars in June 2016 and October 2016 concerning the implementation of financial certification requirements in accordance with the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ("MLC"), the Boards of all Inte
Circular issued by International Group clubs Members are referred to previous circulars ending with the circular dated 27 May 2013 on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and to the information contained in the Insight section of this website. The MLC entered into force on 20 August 2013.
Circular issued by International Group clubs The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) entered into force in August 2013 and continues to gain support from states. On 12 November 2015 the People's Republic of China became the 68th state to ratify the Convention.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) entered into force as of 20 August 2013. 66 countries have ratified MLC to date, which between them hold the registry to about 85% of the world's tonnage, and cover perhaps as many as 2 million seafarers around the world.
The Association has had reference to the MPA Circular no. 9 of 2014 of 31 March 2014, to which a link is provided along with the below advisory.
The association is grateful to David Steele, MIH Director Food Inspection Training Ltd for contributing to this article. The Maritime Labour Convention came into force on 20 August 2013, aiming to be the 4th pillar of maritime regulatory compliance along with SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW.
What a Seafarer's Employment Agreement must include? The MLC Seafarer's Employment Agreements (SEA) must include the following: The full name, date of birth and birthplace of the seafarer The name and address of the shipowner The place where the agreement is entered into The date on which the agreement is entered
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) contains a wide definition of seafarer - " any person who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board ". Flag states may adopt different approaches in their domestic legislation.