Maritime Labour Convention

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