Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

ClassNK is preparing to perform inspections and certification as required under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006*, which is expected to enter into force in the latter half of 2011, as a Recognized Organization authorized by flag governments.

Under the Convention, shipowners* are required to plan and implement measures to ensure continuous compliance with the national requirements, which embody the relevant provisions of the Convention, for the seafarers' working and living conditions* onboard ships under their management.

• * A copy of ｔhe Maritime Labour Convention, 2006　can be downloaded from the ILO website.
• * Shipowner means the owner of the ship or any other organization or person, such as the manager, agent or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on shipowners in accordance with the Convention.
• * The Convention requirements cover such areas as conditions of employment, health, medical care, welfare, social security, accommodation and recreation facilities, and food and catering.

1) Text of MLC,2006
You shall be able to get PDF File (English) of MLC, 2006, at following ILO website.
MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006

2) Text of Guideline for Flag State Inspection Under the MLC, 2006
You shall be able to get PDF File (English) of the Guideline at following ILO website.
Guidelines for flag State inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

3) Text of Guideline for Port State Inspection Under the MLC, 2006
You shall be able to get PDF File (English) of the Guideline at following ILO website.
Guidelines for port State control officers carrying out inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

ILO Resolution and Circulars

Date	Name of Resolution
22 Feb. 2006	Resolutions adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 94th (Maritime)Session

News

Information of Ratified country and Numbers
ILO website / Convention No. MLC

Information related MLC, 2006

Date	Event
23 Feb. 2006	MLC, 2006 is adopted.
08 Jun. 2006	Liberia ratified.
27 Sep. 2007	Marshall Islands ratified.
11 Feb. 2008	Bahamas ratified.
09 Feb. 2009	Panama ratified.
10 Feb. 2009	Norway ratified.
18 Jan. 2010	Bosnia and Herzegovina ratified.
10 Feb. 2010	Spain Ratified.
12 Feb. 2010	Croatia ratified.
12 Apr. 2010	Bulgaria ratified.
15 Jun. 2010	Canada ratified.

Sample of Self Checklists

• Checklist for Shipboard MLC, 2006 Gap Analysis (Sample)

• How to use CHECK-LIST

• SAMPLE; Checklist for Shipboard MLC, 2006 Inspection

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Flag State Information

The Republic of Marshall Islands has completed in enacting the necessary domestic legislation.
The Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators / MARITIME

MI-300 : Maritime Act and Maritime Regulation are contained in MI-300.
MI-107 : Maritime Act 1990 as amended

MI-108 : Maritime Regulation

Subject to Maritime Act and/or Maritime Regulation, Maritime Administrator established details of requirement in Marine Notice and Marine Guideline.
Especially important Marine Notice and Marine Guideline are as follows:

No.	Subject
MN-2-011-33	Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 inspection and certificate program
MSD 400	Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) - Parts I & II
MN-7-038-2	Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels
MN-7-042-1	Medical Care On Board Ship and Ashore: Medical Chest, Recordkeeping and Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care
MN-7-044-1	Accommodations, Recreational Facilities, Food, Catering and Water
MN-7-045-1	Demonstrating Compliance of Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services
MN-7-046-1	Articles of Agreement between the Master and Seafarers in the Merchant Service of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
MN-7-047-1	STCW Seafarer Certification and Training
MN-7-049-1	Hazardous Work and Consideration of Health and Safety Issues for Seafarers Under the Age of 18
MN-7-051-1	Payment of Wages - Account
MN-7-051-2	Minimum Hours of Rest
MN-7-052-1	Repatriation
MN-7-053-1	On Board Complaint Procedures
MG-2-11-3	Guidelines on the Basic Elements of a Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety Program
MG-7-44-1	Food Handling, Storage and Preparation
MG-7-47-1	Guidance on Medical Exams and Certificates for Seafarers

FAQs

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