Circulars issued by Flag States

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda/International Shipping Register

DMLC

Kind Subject
Sample Form Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part I
Sample Form Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part II

Basic Legislation

Kind Subject
Act The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006
Regulation Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention, 2006) Regulations, 2012

Directive

No. Subject
Directive 002-2022 Merchant Shipping (Ship's Medical Stores) Directive, 2022
Directive 001-2020 MLC 2018 Amendments: (Piracy and Armed Robbery) Directive 2020
Directive 001-2017 MLC (2006) 2014 Amendments Financial Security Directive 2017
Directive 001-2014 Port State Control reporting Directive 2014
Directive 002-2013 The Seafarer’s Accommodation in existing ships Directive 2013
Directive 001-2012 The Merchant Shipping (Reporting of Accidents) Directive 2012
Directive 002-2005 Merchant Shipping (Drinking-Water Standards) Directive, 2005 amended

Circular

No. Subject
Circ. 2021-004 Evidence of Financial Libility Cover under Various Conventions
Circ.2018-003rev.1 Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Seafarer’s Employment Agreements (SEA)
Circ. 2016-002(Rev 1) Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Financial Security Requirements
Circ. 2014-004 PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTION DEFECT　REPORTING

ILO Circular

No. Subject
ILO Circ.2016-001(Rev.2) Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Guidance

Information Notice

No. Subject
2021-002 Fatigue Management
2016-005 The 2014 Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention (2006)

Australia

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Instructions

No. Subject
Instructions Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

DMLC Part

No. Subject
DMLC Part I & II Please refer "Instructions" above,

Maritime Labour Certificate

No. Subject
Certificate Maritime Labour Certificate
Certificate Interim Maritime Labour Certificate

Guideline

No. Subject
MLC,2006 Guide A guide to the implementation of the MLC in Australia

Medical Requirement

Medical Requirement Medical Carriage Requirements on Regulat/ed Australian Vessels

Act

No. Subject
The Navigation act The Navigation act 2012
The Shipping Registration Act The Shipping Registration Act 1981
The Fair Work Act The Fair Work Act 2012

Marine Notice

No. Subject
17/2016 Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers

Marine Order

No. Subject
Marine order 76 Health — medical fitness 2017
Marine order 73 (Ratings) 2014
Marine order 72 (Engineer officers) 2014
Marine order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014
Marine order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014
Marine order 28 Operations standards and procedures
Marine order 21 Safety of navigation and emergency procedures
Marine order 14 Marine Order 14, issue 1 (Accommodation)
Marine order 11 Living and working conditions on vessels
Marine order 2 Marine Order 2 (Australian International Shipping Register) 2016

Bahamas

Bahamas/The Bahamas Maritime Authority

DMLC

kind Subject
DMLC Part I & II Please refer to Marine Notice 31

Related Laws and regulations

kind Subject
Act Current Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act
Regulation Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Regulations 2012
Regulation Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations1989
Regulation The Merchant Shipping (Accommodation) Regulations 1978

Technical Alert

Kind
Subject
TA16-51 Implementation of Standards A2.5.2 and A4.2.1 of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, as amended
TA14-02 Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) Validity

Requirement

kind Subject
The Bahamas National Requirements (Rev.9) The Bahamas National Requirements

BMA Information Bulletins

No. Subject
B118 (Rev.03) Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers
B107 (Rev.04) Record of Employment, Bahamas Seaman’s Record Book and Certificate of Discharge

Information Notice

No. Subject
27ver.1.0 Crew Accomodation Gudance

Marine Notice

No. Subject
91ver no.1.1 Flag State Inspection
51ver no.1.0 Publications
43ver no.1.0 ML 2006 Financial Security
42ver no.1.0 Shipowner Liability & Social Security
41ver no.1.2 Medical Stores
39ver no.1.0 Crew Accommodation Standards
38ver no.1.0 MLC Recruitment & Placement Services
37ver no.1.1 Ships Cook
36ver no.1.1 Management of Occupational health & Safty
35ver no.1.0 Hours of Rest
34ver no.1.0 Seafarers Employment Agreement
33ver no.1.0 MLC Onboard Complaint Procedures
32ver no.1.0 Minimum Age Requirements for Seafares
31ver no.1.0 Maritime Labour Convention 2006
30ver no.1.0 MLC Guidance for Flag state Inspection & Certification
28ver no.1.0 Seafarers Medical Examinatios & Certificates
17ver no.1.0 Bahamian Flag State Endorsements
16ver no.1.0 Tanker Training Certificates and Endorsements
15ver no.4.1 Manning, Training and Certification for the Offshore Industry
14ver no.1.0 Assessment and issue of Bahamas Certificates of Competency as a Deck or Engineering Officer
13ver no.2.2 Countries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Reguation I/10
12ver no.1.1 Approval of STCW Training
08ver no.1.0 Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements
05ver no.1.0 Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents
01ver no.1.6 Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices

Barbados

BARBADOS MARITIME SHIP REGISTRY

Circulars

No. Title
Bulletin 223 Rev.1.0 ILO Crew Accommodation Standards
Bulletin 051 Rev.1.1 Laid up Vessel Requirements
Bulletin 007 Rev.1.2 Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Belgium

Belgium

Circular

No. Title
2014/001/Rev.1 Ship's Cook

Belize

International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize　（IMMARBE）

DMLC

No. Title
DMLC Part I Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE PART I.
DMLC Part II Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II (Correspond for amendment)
Declaration Declaration of Compliance with Maritime Labour Convention 2006 amendments 2014 on Repatriation (Reg.2.5) and Shipowners liability (Reg. 4.2)

Resolution I

No. Title
DG-004 The Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006)

Marchant Marine Notice

No. Title
MMN-20-006 2018 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention(MLC,2006) on Seafarer' Employment of Agreement (SEA) (Regulation 2.1),Wages (Regulation 2.2) and Entitlement (Regulation 2.5)
MMN-16-004 Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) amendments of 2014 on Repatriation (Regulation 2.5) and Shipowner's Liability (Reg. 4.2)

Publications

No. Title
MSN-0041 Principles of Minimum Safe Manning
MSN-0024 Working Hours and Rest Periods
MSN-0021 Seamen's Articles of Agreement
MSN-0017 rev no.04 Crew Accommodation Certificate rev No.04
(F-006-MFC) Revised Medical Fitness Certificate from IMMARBE
IMM/GOB 001/17 IMMARBE'S ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
S.I. No. 99 of 1999 REGISTRATION OF MERCHANT SHIPS(SAFE MANNING,HOURS OR WORK AND WATCHKEEPING) REGULATIONS, 1999

Bermuda

Bermuda Ship Registry - Department of Maritime Administration

Act

No. Title
Act 2002 BERMUDA MONETARY AUTHORITY AMENDMENT ACT 2002

SHIPPING NOTICE

No. Title
2024-029(23 April 2024) Seafar's Medical Certification
2024-03(March 2024) Bermuda Marchant Shipping Guidance Notice 2024-03: MLC amendments of 2022 entering into force on 23 Dec. 2024
2022-007 (April 2022) Countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates Are Accepted for Service in Bermuda Ships
2021-002 Hours of Work and Rest Requirements
2020-11 Piracy and Armed Robbery
2019-05 Extended Periods Out Of Service – Lay Up
2014-026 Certificate as Ship's Cook
2012-022 Death on Board

Technical Forms

No. Title
Regulations 1980(Form RBD1) Return of Births and Deaths

Consolidated Law

No. Title
Rules 1976 Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) (Tankers and Combination Carriers) Rules 1976
Bregultions BR105/2019 Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping) Regulations 2019
Regulations BR 123/2013 Merchant Shipping (Seafarers' Accommodation) Regulations 2013
Regulations BR 108/2013 Merchant Shipping (Repatriation) Regulations 2013
Regulations BR 122/2013 Merchant Shipping (Medical Certification of Seafarers) Regulations 2013
Regulations BR 106/2013 Merchant Shipping (Provisions, Catering and Ship's Cooks) Regulations 2013
Regulations BR 104/2013 Merchant Shipping (Minimum Age at Sea and Employment of Young Persons at Sea) Regulations 2013
Regulations BR52/2011 Merchant Shipping (Manning of Ships) Regulations 2011
Regulations BR51/2011 Merchant Shipping (Hours of Rest) Regulations 2011
Regulations BR46/2005 Merchant Shipping (Medical Stores) Regulations 2005
Regulations BR68/2004 Merchant Shipping (Ships' Doctors) Regulations 2004
Regulations BR52/2004 Merchant Shipping (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 2004
BMGN 2017-01 Guidance on implementation of 2014 Amendments to MLC 2006 on Bermuda Ships

Note: Here above current Laws and Regulations might be subject to change.

Brazil

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) Ratified in Brazil | Perspectives & Events | Tauil & Chequer Advogados (tauilchequer.com.br)

MTP ORDINANCE

No. Title
No.3, 802 (Nov. 16 2022) MTP ORDINANCE No. 3,802, OF NOVEMBER 16, 2022(ROUGH TRASLATION)

Brunei Dar us sal am

Marine Department of Brunei Dar us sal am

SHIPPING NOTICE

No. Title
02/2013 SECURITY RELATED TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR SEAFARER UNDER THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING，CE RTIFICATION ANDW ATCHKEEPING FORS EAFARERS (STCWC ONVENTION)

MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDER

No. Title
S76-2008 Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (S 27/02) — MERCHANT SIPPING (MEDICAL STORES) REGULATIONS, 2008
S71-2007 Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (S 27/02) - MERCHANT SIPPING (PROPERTY DECEASED SEAMEN) REGULATIONS，2007
S70-2013 Merchant Shipping Order, 2012 (S 27/02) - MERCHANT SIPPING (SAFETY ZONES) (AMENDMENT) ORDER, 2013
S69-2007 Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (S 27/02) - MERCHANT SIPPING (SEAMEN'S ALLOTMENTS) REGULATIONS，2007
S68-2007 Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (S 27/02) - MERCHANT SIPPING (SEAMEN'S WAGES AND ACCOUNTS) REGULATIONS，2007
S67-2007 SUPPLEMENT TO GOVERNMENT GAZETTE PARTII Published by Authority
S20-2007 Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (S 27/02) - MERCHANT SIPPING (CREW ACCOMMODATION) REGULATIONS，2007

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

Shipping Notice

No. Title
SHIPPING NOTICE 03/2021 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION AMENDMENTS TO SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
SHIPPING NOTICE 07/2020 2018 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION - PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY.
SHIPPING NOTICE 07/2014(rev.3) REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR THE PROVISION OF FOOD AND FRESH WATER AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CATERING STAFF ON SHIPS
SHIPPING NOTICE 05/2014 REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR RECORDING HOURS OF WORK AND REST ON CAYMAN ISLANDS FLAGGED VESSELS
SHIPPING NOTICE 03/2014 Crew Accommodation On Cayman Islands Flagged Vessels
SHIPPING NOTICE 03/2012 Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Forms

No. Title
MEDICAL REPORT CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL REPORT

Chile

Chile

 

No. Title
Certificate No.;12.600/O-72?DMLC/2018 MARITIME AGREEMENT STATEMENT - PART1
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS OF MLC2006 PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ILO STANDARD ON CHILEAN VWSSELS INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Commonwealth of Dominica

Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry

Laws and Regulations

No. Title
CDP-800 Rev.3 Dominica Maritime Labour Compliance
CDP-300 Merchant Marine Personnel Certification Requirements
CDP-102 Rev02 Dominica Maritime Regulations, 2002
CDP-101 Rev02 International Maritime Act, Consolidated Edition, 2002

Policy Letter

No. Title
CD-PL 05-13 Rev01 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION COMPLIANCE
Title 1: Minimum Requirements for Seafarers to Work on Board Ships
CD-PL 06-13 Rev03 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION COMPLIANCE
Title 2: Conditions of Employment
CD-PL 07-13 Rev01 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION COMPLIANCE
Title 3: Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food and Catering
CD-PL 08-13 Rev02 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION COMPLIANCE
Title 4: Health Protection, Medical Care, Welfare and Social Security Protection
CD-PL 09-13 Rev01 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION COMPLIANCE
Title 5: Compliance and Enforcement
CD-PL 06-14 Rev01 Minimum Safe Manning Guidelines
CD-PL 04-15 Rev01 Principles of Watchkeeping
CD-PL 04-13 Rev01 On Board Complaint Procedures

Marine Safety Circular

No. Subject
CD-MSC-16-20rev01 Implementation-of-the-2018-Amendments-to-the-Maritime-Labour-Convention-2006
CD-MSC 13-04 Rev01 CREW CHANGES REPORTING
CD-MSC 13-03 Rev03 Casualty, Incident, and Accident Investigations
CD-MSC 12-04 Rev02 Crew List Requirements
CD-MSC 11-03 Rev01 Report of Ships Officers and Repatriation
CD-MSC 05-14 Rev01 Minimum Safe Manning Certificates
CD-MSC 05-13 Rev01 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION COMPLIANCE Title 1: Minimum Requirements for Seafarers to Work on Board Ships
CD-MSC 05-05 Rev02 Medical Care on Board Ship and Ashore: Medicine Chest, Recordkeeping and Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care
CD-MSC 05-03A Rev02 Articles of Agreement (sample)
CD-MSC 05-03 Rev03 Articles of Agreement between the Master and Seafarers in the Merchant Service of the Commonwealth of Dominica
CD-MSC 04-13 Rev01 Guidelines and Standards for the Basic Elements of a Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety Program
CD-MSC 04-08 Rev05 Flag State Inspection Program For Dominica Flag Vessels
CD-MSC 03-13 Rev01 Guidance on Medical Exams and Certificates for Seafarers
CD-MSC 03-01 Rev01 Familiarization with Dominica Maritime Legislation and Requirements
CD-MSC 02-13 Rev09 Approved Maritime Training Centers
CD-MSC 02-01 Rev01 Certification, Training, and Rest Periods
CD-MSC 01-17 Rev01 Liability Insurance for Seafarer Abandonment, Death, and Long-Term Disability

Form

No. Subject
CDVR-5012 Rev01 Injury and Illness Medical Record
CDMP-4006 Rev01 Seafarer Complaint Resolution Form

Cook Islands

Maritime Cook Islands

DMLC Part I

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I

Maritime Legislation

No. Subject
Maritime MLC Rules 2014 MARITIME (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION - MLC) RULES, 2014 NO.1
Maritime Legislation The Employment Relations Act 2012
Maritime Legislation The Maritime Transport Act 2008

Circular

No. Subject
293/2024 Declaration of Maritime Labour Convention Part I Electronic Certificate
284/2023 MLC Hours of Work and Rest Tool – Updated for 2024
276/2023 Maritime Labour Convention Implementation
257/2022 Procedure to apply for an Extension, Exemption/Waiver or a Dispensation
165/ 2018 Maritime Labour Convention 2006-Amended requirements entering in force on MCI vessels
163 MLC Hour of Work and Rest Recordation Tool
138 2014 MLC Amendments will enter into force on 18 January 2017
136 Lessons Learned MLC Deficiencies
135 MLC enters into force for New Zealand on 9 March 2017
75 All Seafarers to be Security Trained from 1 January, 2014　
72 Maritime Labour Port State Control on MLC 2006 - Paris MoU Press Release
174/2018 MLC 2006 On Board Complaints
60 International Medical Guide for Ships 3rd Edition
59 Ships' Cooks Under MLC 2006
58 Guidelines for the Development of Tables of Seafarers’ Shipboard Working Arrangements
and Formats of Records of Seafarers’ Hours of Work or Hours of Rest
57 Maritime Labour Convention Implementation (Model Form of DMLC Part II is including)
47 Medical examination certificates required by all seafarers working on CI vessels (revised 08 May 2013)

Cyprus

Republic of Cyprus/Department of Merchant Shipping

Related Laws and regulations

No. Title
MLC2006 The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (Ratification)　and for Matters Connected Therewith Law of 2012

Circular

No. Title
No.9/2024 The Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination of Seafarers and Issue of Certificates) (List of Approved Doctors) Notification of 2024 (P.I.39/2024)
No.20/ 2020 Amendments of 2018 to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Entry into force on 26 December 2020
No.2/ 2019 Amendments of 2016 to Code of the maritime labour Convention, 2006 Entry into force on 8 january 2019
No.37/ 2016 Amendments of 2014 to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006- Entry into force on 18 January 2017
No.17/ 2016 VESSELS CALLING AT YEMENI PORTS
No.39/ 2014 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as Amended- Issue of Seafarer’s Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificate
No.33/ 2014 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended- Issue, Renewal and Replacement of Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificates of Competency
No.17/ 2014 The Marine Accident and Incident Investigation Committee
No.01/ 2014 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as Amended- Issue of Seafarer’s Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificate
No.27/ 2013 The Merchant Shipping (Official Logbooks, Ship´s Articles and Annual Lists) Regulations of 2001 and 2012 (P.I. 451/2012) - MS50 Form
No.60/ 2012 The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Seafarers and Seafarers’ Register) (Amended ) Law of 2012- Application form MSTC1 for the SISRB
No.59/ 2012 The Merchant Shipping (Minimum Requirements of Medical Treatment on Board Ships - Center for the Provision of Medical Advice by Radio) Order of 2012 (P.I. 415/2012)
No.47/ 2012 Application for the issue of a Minimum Safe Manning Document as per IMO Res.A.1047 (27)
No.38/ 2012 Ships’ Cooks Certificates
No.35/ 2012 The Merchant Shipping (medical Examination of Seafarers and Issue of Certificates)(List of Approved Doctors) Notification of 2012 (P.I.234/2012)
No.24/ 2012 Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Ratification and Early Implementation by Cyprus.

MAIC (Marine Accident and Incident Investigation Center) Circular

No. Title
Circular No.1/ 2014 (MAIC) Accident Reporting and Investigation

Relevant documents

No. Title
Application for issue of DMLC Application For The Issue Of DMLC (EN05F202)
Form of DMLC Part II Form of DMLC Part II
SEA MODEL FORMAT FOR SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Copy of National Repatriation Provisions SEAFARERS’ REPATRIATION PROVISIONS

Standardized Table of Shipboard Working Arrangements

 TABLE OF SHIPBOARD WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
Safe Manning Document Application for the issue of a Minimum Safe Manning Document
Standard Medical Report Form for Seafarers MEDICAL REPORT FORM FOR SEAFARERS SERVING ON SHIPS UNDER THE FLAG OF CYPRUS
Model for On-Board Complaint Procedures MODEL OF ON-BOARD COMPLAINT-HANDLING PROCEDURES

Denmark

DANISH MARITIME AUTHORITY

Online "List of the medicine chest and its contents" is available since 1 Jul 2016.
Please Click here to refer the list.

DMLC Part I

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I

An MLC survey covers 16 items

1. Minimum age

No. Title
1662 of 17 December 2018 Consolidated act on seafarer's conditions of employment, etc.
Consolid act no.74 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on the manning of ships
Order no. 1436 of 30 November 2023 Order on Seafares' rest periods
Notice A from the Danish Maritime Authority Chapter A I B 1 July 2002 Technical regulation on occupational health in ships CHAPTER 1 (Performance of work)

2. Medical certification

No. Title
BEK nr 1463 af 05 December 2023 Order on medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen (Danish only)
Order no.1463 of 12 December 2023 Order on medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen
List of approved medical practitioners Medical examiners
Read more about complaints about medical examinations FAQ about medical practitioners and health

3. Seafarrers' qualifications

No. Title
Consolidated act no.74 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on the manning of ships
LBK nr 781 af 08 August 2019 Act on the maritime training programmes(Only available in Danish)

4. Seafars's employment agreements

No. Title
Order no.591 of 26 of May 2023 Executive Order on the employer's obligation to enter into a written contract with the seafarer on the conditions of employment
Consolidated act no.73 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on scafarers' conditions of employment, etc.
Order no.1523 of 8 December 2016 Order on discharge books

5. Use of any licensed or certified or regulated private recruitment and placement services

No. Title
Recruitment and placement List of certified recrutment and placement services in Demark
Order no 228 of 7 March 2013 Order on the activities of private recruitment and placement services

6. Hours of work or rest

No. Title
Order no.2027 of 14 December 2020 Order on seafarers' hours of rest

7. Manning levels for the ship

No. Title
Consolidated act no.74 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on the manning of ships
Read more about medical examinations Merchant ships
Read more about the Danish Shipping Tribnel Danish Shipping Appeals Board

8. Accommodation

No. Title
Order No.172 of 28 of January 2022 Order on living quarters and leisure facilities on board merchant ships

9. On-board recreational facilities

No. Title
Order no.784 of 12 June 2018 Order on accommodation and recreations in merchant ships

10. Food and catering

No. Title
Order no.1519 of 13 December 2019 Order on food and drinking water, etc. in merchant ships
Order no.383 of 15 April 2013 Order on the hygienic competences of seafarers handling food on board ships
Consolidated act no.74 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on the safe manning of ships
Order no.1305 of 5 December 2019 Order on the qualification requirements of cooks not holding a Danish certificate of competency as a ship's cook in order to serve as a ship's cook on merchant ships registered in the Danish International Ship Register

11. Health and safety and accident prevention

No. Title
Consolidated act no.72 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on safety at sea
Notice from the Danish Maritime Authority A 15 December 2009 Technical regulation on occupational health in ships
Order no.846 of 25 June 2018 Order on safety work in merchant ships (Occupational health in ships)
BEK nr 1357 af 28/11/2018 Order on the Danish Maritime Occupational Health and Welfare Board and the Danish Maritime Occupational Health Service (in Danish)
Act no.457 of 18 May 2011 Act on safety investigations of marine accidents

12. On-board medical care

No. Title
Consolidated act no.73 of 17 January 2014 Consolidated act on seafarers’ conditions of employment, etc.
Order no.286 of 14 March 2013 Order on seafarers' right to receive care
Order no.1331 of 5 December 2006 Order on the Special Health Insurance Scheme for Seafarers etc.
Notice A from the Danish Maritime Authority Chapter A IX B 1 September 2007 CHAPTER IX Examinations, Medical Treatment and Ship Meducine
BEK nr 102 af 16/02/1998 Order on Health Service in ship's (Danish only)
Order no.784 of 12 June 2018 Order on accommodation and recreational facilities in merchant ships

13. On-board complaint procedures

No. Title
Order no.285 of 14 March 2013 Order on complaints on board Danish ships
Send a complaint about working and living conditions Complain about workig and living conditions

14. Payment of wages

No. Title
Consolidated act no.73 of 17 January 2014 Consolid act on seafarers' conditions of employment, etc.

15. Financial security for repatriation

No. Title
Order no.1346 of 21 November 2016 Order on insurance or other security for covering shipowner's liability towards the seafarers and the master in case of breach of the employment relationship
Statement from the Wage Earner's Guarntee Found Statement on the Protection of Seafarers and Shipmasters on Danish Ships under the Act on the Wage Earner's Guarantee Fund
Declaration from the Danishi Maritime Authority Declaration from the Danish Maritime Authority

16. Financial security relating to shiowners' liability

No. Title
Order no.1339 of 21 November 2016 Order on the posting of a declaration on protection of seafarers and the master under the act on industrial injury insurance

Seafars & manning information from Danish Maritime Authority

No. Title
Medical examiners In Denmark, medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen must be performed only by maritime medical practitioners appointed by the Danish Maritime Authority. Alist of approved medical examiners is available on this page

Circular

No. Subject
DMA RO Circular no. 016 rev.01 (17 Mar 2022) Measures for preventing piracy and armed robbery against Danish ships
DMA RO Circular no. 014 rev.03 (17 Mar 2022) Smoking prohibition on Danish flagged ships
DMA RO Circular no.005 rev. 02 (20 Apr 2022) Information regarding asbestos on board Danish flagged vessels
DMA RO Circular no.002 rev. 03 (20 Dec 2018) MLC 2006 Inspection and certification
DMA RO Circular no.001 rev. 06 (01 Nov 2022) Denish national legislation

Germany

Berufsgenossenschaft für Transport und Verkehrswirtschaft

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I
DMLC Part II DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART II
DMLC Part II Verification list Part II

Act

No. Subject
Maritime Labour Act Maritime Labour Act (Seearbeitsgesetz – SeeArbG)

Ordinance

No. Subject
Ordinance 25 Jul 2013 Ordinance * on Accommodation and Recreational Facilities for Crew Members on Board of Merchant Vessels (Ordinance on Accommodation in Maritime Shipping)(Maritime Accommodation)
Ordinance 8 Feb. 1973 Ordinance on Crew Accommodation
Ordinance 19 Aug 1970 Ordinance for the Medical Care
Ordinance Summary Ordinances Maritime Labour Law

MLC Guidline

No. Subject
Guideline Rev 3 MLC-Guideline German Flag
Guideline Guidelines for Flag State Inspections under the MLC, 2006
Food and Catering
Guideline Guidelines for Food Hygiene on Board Ships flying the German Flag
Medical care
Guideline Maritime Medicine
ISM Circulars
Circular 03/2020 (MLC) Amendmant to the Maritime Labour Act
Circular 07/2018 (ISM) STCW Passenger Ship training & qualification
Circular 01/2016 (MLC) MLC rules 2.5(repatriation) and 4.2(shipowner's obligations), Maritime Labor Act

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Circulars

No. Subject
MLC Compliance of the medical certificate with MLC and STCW
MLC Info 08/2013 Certification of private recruitment and placement services
MLC Info 07/2013 Omission residence permit for foreign crew members
MLC Info 04/2013 Inspection Medical Equipment
MLC Info 03/2013 Maritime Labour Act and several regulations
MLC Info 02/2013 Seafarer's Identity Document and Records of Employment
MLC Info 01/2013 Certification of private recruitment and placement services, II
MLC Info 02/2012 Certification of private recruitment and placement services
MLC Info 01/2012 Entry into force of the MLC, 2006
MLC Info 01/2009 Information to the ILO Maritime Labour Convention

Crew accommodations

No. Subject
Crew accommodations Working and living on board

Templates, documents

No. Subject
Templates, documents Declaration of shipowner´s responsibility
Templates, documents Application for the approval of placement services
Templates, documents Statement of Compliance of PRPS in Non-MLC countries
Templates, documents Model of a crew member´s employment agreement for ships flying the German flag

Gibraltar

Gibraltar Maritime Administration

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I (Form GMA-18-046)
DMLC Part I-Sample DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I (Sample)
DMLC Part II DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART II (Form GMA-18-F047)

REGULATIONS

No. Subject
(LN. 2013/120) GIBRALTAR MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME　LABOUR CONVENTION) REGULATIONS 2013

Shipping Information Notice

No. Subject
SIN 096 Survey and certification - Alternative Mearns

Shipping Guidance Notice

No. Subject
SGN 115(a) Periodic Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Fire-fighting Systems
SGN 043 Death of a Seafarer

Maritime Labour Notice

No. Subject
Model Format Report of a Case of Occupational disease Maritime Labour Convention file.
MLN 041 Guidance on the procedure for applying for a substantial equivalence
MLN 040 MLC Standard A2.1, Standard A2.2, Guideline B2.5.1 Amendments to MLC entering into force on 26 December 2020
MLN 039 MLC Title 2 Regulation 2.1 Seafarers’ Employment Agreements - Use of electronic signatures
MLN 037 Inspection of Coded Vessels
MLN 036 Revised Application of the MLC for Vessels less than 500 GT
MLN 033(a) MLC Title 5.1.3 & 5.1.4 – Certification, Inspection & Enforcement
MLN 030 MLC amendments entering into force 18.01.17
MLN 029 SEAs – Use of electronic signatures
MLN 027 A Route to MLC certification (Amended 20220907)
MLN 023 rev 2 MLC Title 5.1.5. On board complaints procedures (rev 2)Maritime Labour Notice file
MLN 022 Access to shore-based welfare facilities MLC Title 4.4
MLN 021 MLN 4.3(E) Reporting of Occupational Accidents, Incidents and Diseases
MLN 020 MLC Title 4.3(D) Health and Safety (Hazardous Chemical Agents)
MLN 019 MLC Title 4.3(C) Health and Safety (Noise)
MLN 018 MLN 4.3(B) Health and Safety Vibration
MLN 017(a) MLN 4.3(A) Health and Safety Policies and Programmes
MLN 016 MLC Title 4.2 Ship-owners Liability
MLN 015 Medical care on board ship and ashore MLC 4.1 final Maritime Labour Convention file
MLN 014(a) MLC Title 3.2 Food and Catering
MLN 013 MLC Title 3.1 Accommodation and recreational facilities
MLN 012 MLC Title 2.6 Seafarer compensation for the ship loss or foundering
MLN 011(a) MLC Title 2.5 Repatriation
MLN 009(a) MLC Title 2.3 Hours of work and hours of rest
MLN 008(a) MLC Title 2.2 Seafarer Wages
MLN 007(b) MLC Title 2.1 Seafarers Employment Agreements
MLN 006 MLC Title 1.4 Recruitment and placement
MLN 005 Training and Qualifications
MLN 004 MLC Title 1.2 Medical Certificates
MLN 003 MLC Title 1.1 Young Persons
MLN 002(a) Introduction to Maritime Labour Convention Notices
MLN 001 Maritime Labour Notice 001 – Current Index List

Greece, (Hellenic Republic)

Ministry of Merchantile Marine

Protocol

No. Subject
No. 2344.4-1/73168/2020 Accepting the Amendments of 2018 to the Code of Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
No. 2242.7-2.1/1896/2019 Acceptance of Amendments of 2016 to the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) – Amending – Supplementing the Regulation for the implementation of the requirements set out in the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006
No. 2242.7-2.1/56396/
2017		 "Amendment – Supplement to a Circular Letter relating to the implementation of requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) of the International Labor Organization – Amendments 2014".
No. 2242.7-2.1/ 3629/ 2017 "Transitional measures relating to the entry into force of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, concerning amendments to the Code implementing Regulations 2.5 and 4.2 and appendices of the MLC, 2006 (MLC Amendments 2014)".
No. 2242.7-2.1/6244/2017 "Amendment – Supplement to a Circular Letter relating to the implementation of requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) of the International Labor Organization – Amendments 2014"

Presidential Degree

No. Subject
No. 18/2021(A37) Ship medical supplies updated-Greek Language
No. 259 Regulation for the Accommodation of the Master and the Crew of Greek Merchant Ships.
No. 236 Amendments of the Provisions to the P.D. 259/1981“Regulations for Captain and Crew Accommodation space in Greek Merchant Ships" (A 72)

Hong Kong

Hong Kong/Maritime Department

DMLC

No. Title
SD/S 800/9 Amendments of 2018 to the Code of the Maritime Labour Conventio("MLC"), 2006("Amendments")
SD/S 800/1 Amendments of 2014 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
(Supplement)
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance – Part II
Amendments of 2014 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
MD-CSS-F02-04A-01 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended - Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part I
MD-CSS-F02-04A-01 The Merchant Shipping (Seafarers)(Working and Living Conditions)(Amendment) Regulation 2019

Circular letter

No. Subject
15-Dec-2014 Official chop on Continuous Synapsis Record – CSR issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government.

Circular

No. Subject
MP/U 505/6 (17) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Frequently Asked Questions

Application

No. Subject
Application New arrangement and E-mail Address for applying Exemption/Dispensation
Application for Dispensation of Manning

Merchant Shipping Information Note

No. Subject
9/2019 Amendments of 2018 to the Code of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
74/2016 Issue of Medical Fitness Certificate. Annex I

India

Directorate General of Shipping

DMLC

No. Title
DMLC Part I and II Please refer Marine Marchant Shipping Notice No. 16 of 2016.

Marchant Shipping Notice

No. Title
No.7 of 2020 Terms & Conditions for employment of Seafarers engaged on Indian flag ships-reg.
No.9 of 2017 Implementation of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour) Rules 2016- the inspection and certification of the Maritime Labour Conditions on Indian ships of GRT below 500 MT and Indian Ships registered under DG Shipping Order 18 of 2013 (Indian River Sea vessels) and DG Shipping Order 01 of 2014 (Indian Coastal Vessels) as amended- reg .
No.8 of 2017 Exemption of Cadets/ Trainees from the purview of MLC, 2006-reg.
No.7 of 2017 Launching of E-Migrate system for seafarers
No.6 of 2017 Corriqendum to M. S. Notice No. 04 of 2017 dated 02.06.2017 on the exemption of Cadets/Trainees from purview of MLC, 2006-reg.
No.4 of 2017 Exemption of Cadets/Trainees from purview of MLC，2006-reg.
No. 2 of 2017 Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - the inspection and certification of the maritime labour conditions of Indian flag ships-reg.
No. 16 of 2016 Implementation of the Maritime Labour Conventjon，2006 - the inspection and certification of the maritime labour conditions of Indian flag ships-reg.
No. 11 of 2016 Certificate of Competency as cook in the merchant navy-compliance with the MLC. 2006-reg.
No. 10 of 2016 Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention.2006-ratificationand enforcement-reg

Information

No. Title
DGS Circular 35-2020 Implementation of the 2018 amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006-reg
DGS Order No.1 of 2018 Exemotion of reoair technicians from the ourview of ML C， 2006reg.
DGS Circular 04-2017 DGS Circular No. 04 of 2017
DGS Order 02-2017 Inspection of Medicines, Medical Stores and appliances and issuance of Certificate under Rule 8(3) of Merchant Shipping (Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances) Rules, 1994, by DGS approved medical examines – reg.

Ireland

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Act

No. Subject
Act MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 2010
Act MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1992

Regulation

No. Subject
S.I. No. 376 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) (FLAGSTATE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION) REGULATIONS 2014
S.I. No. 375 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) (SHIPOWNERS’ LIABILITIES AND REPATRIATION) REGULATIONS
S.I. No. 374 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) (ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD, CATERING AND SHIPS’ COOKS) REGULATIONS 2014
S.I. No. 373 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) (SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND WAGES) REGULATIONS 2014
S.I. No. 357 of 2014 PROTECTION OF YOUNG PERSONS (EMPLOYMENT)(EXCLUSION OF WORKERS IN THE FISHINGAND SHIPPING SECTORS)REGULATIONS 2014
S.I. No. 246 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS) REGULATIONS2014
S.I. No. 245 of 2014 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (MERCHANT SHIPPING) (ORGANISATION OF WORKING TIME) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2014
S.I. No. 241 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 2010 (SECTION 87) (COMMENCEMENT) ORDER 2014
S.I. No. 506 of 1997 European Communities (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements For Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels) Regulations, 1997
S.I. No. 95 of 1951 MS (Crew Accommodation on Board Ship) Regulations,

Marine Notice

No. Subject

No. 62 of 2023

 Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions

No. 60 of 2023

 Health and Safety on Board Ships and Reportin of Marine Incidents

No. 60 of 2021(2024/01/26)

 Minimum Safty and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels

No. 47 of 2016

 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 1. 2014 Amendments to the Convention & 2. Seafarer Employment Agreement

No. 36 of 2015

 Maritime Labour Convention 2006　Ship’s Cook Certificate; Recognition of Ship’s Cook Certificate; and　Food and Catering Requirements

No. 30 of 2015

 Maritime Labour Convention, Flag State Inspection and Certification of Irish Seagoing Ships
No. 38 of 2014 Seafarer Medical Examinations Scheme Medical and Eyesight Standards & List of Approved Doctors
No. 67 of 2013 Amended Seafarer Medical Certificate - Form 3 (ENG11) from 1 January 2014
No. 42 of 2013 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 –Guidance Notice
No. 65 of 2012 Revised Seafarer Medical Certificate - Form 3 (ENG11) from 1 January 2013
No. 04 of 2011 Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No. 16 of 2010 Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping

Isle of Man

Isle of Man Ship Registry

DMLC

No. Title
DMLC Part I DMLC Part I (Form C-51 Nov. 2016)
DMLC Part II DMLC Part II (Form S056 Oct. 2016)

Technical Advisory Notice

No. Title
TAN003-21 Forthcoming changes to medical stores on Isle of Man registed ships
TAN004-20 2018 MLC Amendments - Piracy and Armed Robbery
TAN000-16(rev.27) Index of Technical Advisory Notices
TAN011-16 MLC Amendments – Financial Security
TAN002-18 Isle of Man Endorsement Applications - Medical Certificates No Longer Required

Legislation

No. Title
SD0234/13 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) REGULATIONS 2013
SD2015/0055 MERCHANT SHIPPING ( MEDICAL STORES ) REGULATIONS 2015
SD815-01 MERCHANT SHIPPING (ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION) REGULATIONS 2001
GC280-89 MERCHANT SHIPPING (GUARDING OF MACHINERY ANDSAFETY OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS 1989
GC421-89 MERCHANT SHIPPING (GUARDING OF MACHINERY ANDSAFETY OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS 1989
SI1978 No.795 THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (CREW ACCOMMODATION) REGULATIONS 1978

Shipping Notice

No. Title
MSN 052 Minimum Safe Manning Requirements
MSN 051 Isle of Man Endorsement Application Process
MSN 003 ACCIDENT REPORTING

Relevant Marine Labour Notice or Guideline

No. Title
MLN 7 MLC Amendments – Financial Security
MLN 6 Amendments to DMLC Part II and SEAs
MLN 5.1.5(Rev.3) MLC Title 5.1.5 On board compliant procedures
MLN 5.1.3/5.1.4(Rev 2) Inspection, Certification & Definitions
MLN 4.4 MLC Title 4.4 Access to shore-based welfare facilities
MLN 4.3 E MLN 4.3 D: MLC Title 4.3(D) Health and Safety (Hazardous Chemical Agents)
MLN 4.3 D MLN 4.3 D: MLC Title 4.3(D) Health and Safety (Hazardous Chemical Agents)
MLN 4.3 C MLN 4.3 C: MLC Title 4.3(C) Health and Safety (Noise)
MLN 4.3 B MLN 4.3 B: MLN Title4.3(B) Health and Safety - Vibration
MLN 4.3(Rev.1) MLN 4.3 A: MLC Title 4.3(A) Health and Safety Policies and Programmes
MLN 4.2 MLC Title 4.2 Shipowners Liability
MLN 4.1(Rev.7) Medical care onboard ship and ashore
MLN 3.2 MLC Title 3.2 Food and Catering
MLN 3.1 MLC Title 3.1 Accommodation and Recreational facilities
MLN 2.6 MLC Title 2.6 Seafarer compensation for the ship's loss or foundering
MLN 2.5 MLC Title 2.5 Repatriation
MLN 2.4 MLC Title 2.4 Entitlement to leave
MLN 2.3(Rev.4) MLC Title 2.3 Hours of work and hours of rest
MLN 2.2 MLC Title 2.2 Seafarer's Wages
MLN2.1(Rev.7) Seafarers’ Employment Agreements & Record of Sea Service
MLN 1.4 MLC Title 1.4 Recruitment and Placement
MLN1.2(Rev.3) Medical Certificates
MLN 1.1(Rev.2) MLC Title 1.1 Young Persons
MLC News MLC News

Forms

No. Title
MR001 - Medical Report Form SHIP MASTER'S MEDICAL REPORT FORM
MR002 - Patient Health Status Form Patient Health Status Form
OD001-Reportof Occupational Disease REPORT OF A CASE OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE

Kiribati

Kiribati Ship Registry

DMLC

No. Title
DMLC Part I Declaration of Maritime Labour compliance Part I
DMLC Part II Declaration of Maritime Labour compliance Part II

Marine Circulars

No. Title
61/2022 Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 – On-board Complaint Procedures
57/2020 Amendments of 2018 to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
33/2016 Amendments of 2014 to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
30/2015 Electronic Provisional Certificates Of Endorsement
27/2013 STCW mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers
24/2013 Revised Minimum Safe Manning Scale
23/2013 Implementation of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
3/2008 Guide on List of Medicines Approved on board Kiribati Ships
1/2006 International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Liberia

Liberia/LISCR

Marine Advisory

No. Subject
24/2024 Transitional Measures to Comply with Amendments of 2022 to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)
26/2023 Amendments to the Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
35/2020 Compliance with Amendments of 2018 tp Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended(MLC,2006)
33/2020 Explanation of difference between the ILO minimum monthly basic wage for an AB seafarer and the IBF minimum monthly basic wage for an AB seafarer
12/2016 Amendments of 2014 to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Marine Notice

No. Subject
MLC-006(Rev.07/20) On-board Complaint handling procedures Reference:
MLC-005(Rev.08/24) Health and safety protection, accident prevention, medical care, welfare and social security protection of seafarer’s under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
MLC-004(Rev.08/24) Standards of accommodation, recreational facilities, food, water and catering under the Maritime Labour Convention(MLC),2006
MLC-003(Rev.08/24) Terms and Conditions for employment of seafarers under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
MLC-002(Rev.08/24) Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
MLC-001(08/24) Implementation, Inspections and Certification under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006

DMLC-II Questionnaire
(Rev 10/2016)

 DMLC-II review Questionnaire

Luxembourg

Luxembourg Maritime Administration

DMLC Part I

No. Title
DMLC Part I Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I

Notice

No. Title
MLC 2006 On Board Complaint Procedure (Regulation 5.1.5)

National legislation

No. Title
Maritime Act of 1990 Maritime Act of 1990

Procedure

No. Title
Procedure Procedure for shipowners to obtain DMLC Part I

Circulars

No. Title
Circular CAM 01/2017 Amendments (2014) to the Maritime Labour Convention (2006)
Circular CAM 01/2014 New procedures concerning the issuance of seafarers’ documentation by Luxembourg - Release of the new version of Guichet Unique.
Circular CAM 05/2011 STCW Convention & Code - 2010 Manila Amendments

Note: unofficial English translated Ver / National legislation is only available in France

Malaysia

Jabatan Laut Malaysia

DMLC Part I Application

No. Title
DMLC Part I & II Please refer Shipping Notice NPM 09/2016

Shipping Notice

No. Subject
MSN 25/2020 NOTIFICATION REGARDING 2018 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION,2006
NPM 09/2016 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION,2006 – NEW COMPULSORY FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPATRIATION OF ABANDONED SEAFARERS AND WORK INJURY COMPENSATION
NPM 08/2016 NOTIFICATION REGARDING AMENDMENTS OF 2014 TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006
NPM 07/2015 Issuance Of New Certificate Of Competency And Certificate Of Proficiency In Accordance To STCW 1978, As Amended
NPM 03/2015 List Of Recognized P & I Clubs And Insurance Companies By Marine Department Malaysia To Issue Insurance Certificate (Blue Card) CLC 1992 And BCC 2001
NPM 07/2013 The Implementation Of Maritime Labour Convention 2006 In Malaysia

Malta

Transport Malta

DMLC Part I Application

No. Title
Application
(TM MSD MLC 001)		 Application for the issuance of DMLC Part I

National law

No. Title
Shipping act (CAP.234) MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION)RULES,2013

Legislation

No. Title
234. 17 Training and Certification Regulations (L.N. 197 of 2001)
234. 05 Medical Stores Regulations (L.N. 148 of 2002)
234. 03 Provisions and Water Regulations (L.N. 206 of 2001)

Merchant shipping notice

No. Title
167 AMENDMENTS OF 2016 TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
148 AMENDMENTS OF 2016 TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
32 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
129 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STADNARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, AS AMENDED
121 SURVEY ON SEAFARERS SERVING ON MALTA FLAG SHIPS
118 GUIDELINES ON THE ISSUE OF A MALTESE SEAMAN’S RECORD BOOK
109 Rev.1 IMPLEMETATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, AS AMENDED
108 Rev.3 MINIMUM BASIC WAGE
107(FORM) MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE Model Form and MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE
105 Rev 1 GUIDE LINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION,2006

Information Notice

No. Title
39 Mentally Healthy Ships - Policy and Practice to Promote Mental Health on Board

Technical Notice

No. Title
SLS.32 LABELLING OF MEDICAL STORES

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands/IRI

Related Laws and regulations

The Republic of Marshall Islands has completed in enacting the necessary domestic legislation.

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:

Marine Regulations

No. Title
MI-300 Index-Marine-Guidelines
MI-264 Rules for Marine Administrative and Adjudicatory Proceedings
MI-260 Rules for Marine Invenstigatios
MI-118(Aug/2023) Requirements for Seafarer Certification
MI-109-1(May/2022) Report of Personal Injury or Loss of Life
MI-108(Mar/2024) MARITIME REGULATIONS
MI-107 THE MARITIME ACT 1990 AS AMENDED

Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance

No. Title
MSD 400A Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part I
MSD 400B Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part II

Marine Notice

No. Title
MN-7-053-1 (11/13) On Board Complaint Procedures
MN-7-052-3 (Jun/2024) Liability Insurance for Seafarer Abandonment Death and Long-Term Disability
MN-7-052-2 (10/16) Maximum Period of Shipboard Service for Seafarers Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006)
MN-7-052-1 (Jun/2024) Repatriation
MN-7-051-2 (11/13) Minimum Hours of Rest
MN-7-049-1 (Jun/2024) Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety, including Hazardous Work Issues for Seafarers Under 18 Years Old
MN-7-047-2 (1/15) Approval of Maritime Training Centers, Courses and Programs
MN-7-046-1 (10/17) Articles of Agreement between the Master and Seafarers in the Merchant Service of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
MN-7-045-2 (Feb/2021) 2018 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
MN-7-045-1 (Jun/2024) Demonstrating Compliance of Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services
MN-7-044-1(Jul/2024) Accommodations, Recreational Facilities, Food, Catering and Water
MN-7-042-1 (Jun/2024) Medical Care On Board Ship and Ashore: Medical Chest, Recordkeeping and Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care
MN-7-038-2(Jul/2024) Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels
MN-2-023-1 (Mar/2024) Proof Of Liability Insurance
MN-2-011-33(Jul/2024) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Inspection and Certificate Program
MN-2-011-02(Nov/2022) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements
MN-1-004-1(Aug/2021) IFamilization with Marshall Islands National Maritime legislation

Marine Guideline

No. Title
MG-7-47-1 (Jun/2024) Guidance on Medical Exams and Certificates for Seafarers
MG-7-45-1 (Aug/2020) Guidance on Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs)
MG-7-44-2 (Jul/2024) Accommodations, Recreational Facilities, Food, Catering, and Water
MG-7-44-1 (Jun/2024) Food Handling, Storage and Preparation
MG-6-36-2 (Nov/2022) Notification and Reporting of Marine Casualties, Marine Incidents, Occurrences and Offenses

Marine Safety Advisory

No. Title
MSA-49-17 AMENDMENTS TO DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE PART II
MSA-34-20 CADET WORKING HOURS AND TRAINING RECORDS
MSA-28-20 2018 AMENDMENTS TO MLC, 2006
MSA-22-22 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE UPDATES
MSA-15-17 REQUIREMENTS TO MEET PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) MANILA AMENDMENTS

Other Information

No. Title
MSD252 REPORT OF OPERATIONAL SAFTY INSPECTION
SICD-101 Records of Hours of Rest
SICD-100 Table of shipboard working Arrangements

Mauritius

Mauritious Ports Authority (MPA)

Merchant Shipping Notice

No. Title
23 of 2020 The 2018 Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006,(MLC,2006), as amended.

Myanmar

Jabatan Laut Malaysia

Directive

No. Title
1/2021 Amendment to irective No.2/2020 relating to issuing the Maritime Labour Certificate

Marine Guidance

No. Title
2-2020 lssuing the Maritime Labour Certificate
1-2017 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 : 2014 AMENDMENTS SHIPOWNER LIABILITY AND ABANDONMENT OF SEAFARERS
3-2013 “Standards"accommodation，recreational facilities，food，water and catering under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)，2006."
2-2013 Ship owners of Myanmar Ships on the Compliance with Maritime Labour Certificate including the Declarations of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I & II

Netherlands

Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate/NSI English

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I for EXISTING ship & Annex Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance- Part I for Existing Ship Annex
DMLC Part I for
NEW ship		 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance- Part I for New Ship
Annex
Form Form of DMLC Part II

Civil Code

No. Subject
Civil Code Civil code 7
Civil Code Civil code 8

New Zealand

New Zealand

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC-part-I Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) – Part I
DMLC-part-II Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) – Part II

National legislation Act

Subject
Employment Relations Act 2000
Holidays Act 2003
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Social Security Act 19643
Wages Protection Act 1983
Accident Compensation Act 2001
Human Rights Act 1993

Rules Maritime Rules

No. Subject
Part19

Maritime transport operator - certification and responsibilities
Part21 Safe Ship Management Systems
Part31 Crewing and Watchkeeping
Part32 Seafarer Certification
Part34 Medical Standards
Part51 Crew Accommodation
Part52 Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Guideline

No. Subject
MS286 (Feb 2017) Guidance on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 in New Zealand

Niue

Niue Ship Registry Pte Ltd

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I
DMLC Part II DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART II

Act

No. Subject
Act No.316 MERCHANT SHIPPING (REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN VESSELS) ACT2012

Regulation

No. Subject
01 August 2012 Safety Regulations for Non-Conventional Vessels more than 12 metres in length

Circular

No. Subject
NMC4.2016 (rev0) AMENDMENTS OF 2014 FOR MLC 2006
NMC6.2013.01 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 (MLC2006)
NMC1.2012.01 MINIMUM SAFE MANNING ON NIUE SHIPS

Application

No. Subject
Application Form APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL FITNESS EXAMINATION

Norway

Norwegian Maritime Authority

NEWS : 2014 MLC Amendments will enter into force on January 18th 2017

DMLC Part I Application

No. Title
DMLC Part I Application Application for the issuance of DMLC Part I

Act

No. Subject
Act Seamen’s Act of 30 May 1975 no.18
Act Act of 16 February 2007 No. 9 relating to Ship Safety and Security(The Ship Safety and Security Act)
Act Act of 12 June 1987 No. 48 relating to a Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS)

Circular

No. Subject
RSR 02-2024 Regulation concerning minor corrections to various regulations under the Ship Safety and Security Act and the Ship Labour Act
RSR 01-2019 Regulations on control measures for employees covered by the Act relating to employment protection, etc. for employees on board ships (Ship Labour Act)
RSV 03-2017 Entities stated on financial security certificates, cf. Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
RSV 08-2015 Working hours arrangements on which applications for determination of minimum safe manning on Norwegian ships can be based
RSV 06-2015 Regarding amendments to DMLC part II
RSV 05-2014 Introduction of MLC inspections for ships not required to have maritime labour certificate
RSR 02-2014 New Regulations on the medical examination of employees on Norwegian ships and mobile offshore units
RSR 01-2014 Amendments to the Port State Control Regulations

CODE

No. Subject
Code The Norwegian Maritime Code of 24 June, 1994, No. 39

Guideline

No. Subject
Guidance Note Guidance Note on Norway’s implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Regulation

No. Subject
19 December 2017 No. 2293 Regulations on financial security related to the entitlements of abandoned employees on Norwegian ships
Introduction New regulations and amended regulations for the implementation of the MLC, 2006
19 August 2013 No. 1000 Employment agreement and pay statement, etc.
19 August 2013 No. 999 on the use of recruitment and placement services on ships
19 August 2013 No. 998 on the right to lodge complaints for persons working on board ship
19 August 2013 No. 990 The scope of application of the Ship Labour Act
22 December 2011 No. 1523 concerning qualifications and certificates for seafarers
18 June 2009 No. 666 concerning the manning of Norwegian ships (Manning Regulations 09)
26 June 2007 No. 705 on hours of work and rest on board Norwegian passenger and cargo ships, etc.
1 January 2005 No. 8 on the working environment, health and safety of persons working on board ship
25 April 2002 No. 423 on work by and placement of young people on Norwegian ships
9 March 2001 No. 439 on medical supplies on ships
21 April 2017 No.515 on accommodation, recriational facilities,food and catering on ships

Palau

Palau International Ship Registry

DMLC Part I

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I

APPLICATION

No. Subject
EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION

Marine Circular

No. Subject
156.1 ACCEPTANCE OF SHIPS’ COOKS’ TRAINING CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY A TRAINING FACILITY APPROVED BY THIS ADMINISTRATION (PISR)
140.2 Acceptance of medical practitioners for seafars' medical examination and certificates
12-005 ENTRY INTO FORCE AUGUST 2013

Marine Notice

No. Subject
203.1 MLC, 2006 TITLE 2.5: REPATRIATION
201.4 PAYMENT OF WAGES
198.3 SEAFARER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
132.3 MARITIME LABOR CONVENTION 2006, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
131.2 GUIDELINES FOR FOOD HANDLING, STORAGE AND PREPARATION
19-214.1 Manning requirements for mobile offsore units
18-213.1 Minimum-Requirements-For-Seafarers-To-Work-On-A-Ship
18-206.1 On-Board-Complaint-Procedures
184.3 Minimum Safe Manning Requirements
18-138.1 Seafarer-Recruitment-And-Placement-Services-Based-In-Non-MLC Convention countries or territories
16-027 ACCEPTANCE OF MEDICAL EXAM CERTIFICATES
13-021 MLC TITLE 2.5 REPATRIATION
12-017 PAYMENT OF WAGES
12-016 ON BOARD COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
12-015 SHIPBOARD OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
12-014 ACCOMMODATIONS, RECREATION FACILITIES, FOOD, CATERING AND WATER
12-013 MINIMUM HOURS OF REST
12-012 SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
12-011 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
12-010 SEAFARER MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATES
12-009 HAZARDOUS WORK AND CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES FOR SEAFARER UNDER THE AGE OF 18
12-008 MARITIME LABOR CONVENTION 2006 (MLC)
12-006 MARINE CASUALTIES

Panama

Panama/SEGUMAR

National Legislation

No. Subject
Executive Decree Executive Decree No. _86

Resolution

No. Subject
ADM No. 038-2023 THE ADMINISTOR OF THE PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY, using his legal powers, and
J.D.No.045-2021 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MARITIME AUTHORITY OF PANAMA
J.D.No.011-2005 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY (CICA)

Statement

No. Subject
GVS/03/055/17-MLCS STATEMENT – AMENDMENTS 2014 -MLC

Marchant Marine Notice

No. Subject
MMN-04/2023 International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishermen
MMN-06/2024 AMENDMENTS 2022 MLC, 2006 Titles 1,2,3 and 4
MMN-07/2021 Standard Guide of Facts on Board a Panama Flag Ship, in Cases of Theft, Sexual Assault, Natural Death, Suicide and Homicide
MNN-18/2021(Rev.May 2024) SEGUMAR OFFICES CONTACT POINTS (24/7 GLOBAL COVERAGE)
MMN-20/2020 AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE MLC, 2006, RELATING TO STANDARD A2.1 - SEAFARER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS, STANDARD A2.2 - WAGES AND GUIDELINE B2.5.1 - ENTITLEMENT

Circular

No. Subject
DGGM-006 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amend (MLC, 2006 as amended) - Employment Agreements of Seafarers
MMC-396(Mar 2022) Regulation for the issuance of the Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation (CICA) and its exemptions, dispensations and authorizations of the Ship Registry of the Republic of Panama
MMC-385(Dec 2023) Dispensation for Ship’s Cook - Regulation 3.2, Standard A3.2, paragraph 6 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended)
MMC-382 Panama Policy on Remote Surveys and Remote Inspection Techniques
MMC-367 (Oct 2023) Hazrd Working Conditions
MMC-355(Aug 2024) Use of Electronic Certificates onboard
MMC-350(Oct 2023) Provisions for conditions of cadets on board Panamanian flag vessels
MMC-343(Jun 2023) List of State Parties of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended, that have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the provisions of the Convention (White List)
MMC-339(March 2021) MEDICINE CHEST AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
MMC-336(Jun 2022) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006), amendments regulations 2.5(repatriation) and 4.2(shipowner's liability)
MMC-332 General Directorate Of Seafarer’s Broker’s Database Program
MMC-302(Dec 2021) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC). Exemption Certificate and Dispensation Letter. Title 3, Regulation 3.1, Standard A3.1 and Part B of the Code, Regarding accommodation and Recreational Facilities.
MMC-285(Sep.2022) Principles of Minimum Safe Manning
MMC-283(June 2023) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)–Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services Guide
MMC-279(Apr 2023) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation (CICA)
MMC-278 Maritime Labour Convention, MLC, 2006 - Certification of Recruitment and Placement Agencies, Regulation 1.4
MMC-275(Dec 2023) Food and catering - Regulation 3.2 Standard A3.2, of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended).
MMC-274 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND DESEASES
MMC-271(Dec 2023) Adoption and Regulation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC 2006, amended).
MMC-269(Nov 2023) Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) - Certification Process - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC)
MMC-268(Dec 2021) Adopted Standards regarding watchkeeping, applicable to seafarers working onboard ships under Panamanian flag, according to the STCW´78 Convention, as amended, the MLC, 2006, amended and the national regulations
MMC-265(Apr 2023) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Occupational Groups (DEFINITIONS).
MMC-264(Oct 2023) On-board complaints procedure - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended).
MMC-262 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended) - Employment Agreements of Seafarers.
MMC-261(Oct 2023) Provisions on the Medical Certificate.
MMC-255 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations
MMC-253 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), National Legislation Status. Law 2 of January 6, 2009.
MMC-251 MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILING UNITS AND MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS- HIGH SPEED CRAFT
MMC-159 Control of the Issuance of Statutory Certificates.
MMC-153(Dec 2023) Provisions on the Crew Roll Book
MMC-136 Authorized Recognized Organizations (ROs)

Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I
DMLC Part II DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART II

Manual

No. Subject
Manual Manual on Labor Laws Compliance System and Procedures for Uniform Implementation

Department Order

No. Subject
No.181 Guidelines on the Provision of Financial Security in Compliance with the Amendments Implementing Regulations 2.5 and 4.2 and Appendices of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)
No.181B Procedural Guidelines on the Provision of Financial Security in Compliance with the Amendments Implementing Regulations 2.5 and 4.2 and Appendices of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006)
No.132-13 Guidelines on Maritime Occupational Safety and Health
No.130-13 RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS ONBOARD PHILLIPINE REGISTERED SHIPS ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL VOYAGE.
LABOUR ADVISORY NO.5 AMENDING ITEM NOS.1&3 OF LABOR ADVISORY NO. 02. SERIES OF 2013 ENTITLED "REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006"
LABOUR ADVISORY NO.4 Requirements on Medical Certificates, Certificates on Catering Services, and Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation Pursuant to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and the Philippines Maritime Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines
LABOUR ADVISORY NO.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION,2006

MEMORUNDUM CIRCULAR

No. Subject
MC-09-2015 Certificate of Compliance on General Labor Standards/Certificate of Compliance on Occupational Safety and Health Standards
MC-03-2014 Guidelines for the Engagement of Cadets on Ships Engaged in　International Trade
MC-08-2013 Clarification of Revision of Employment contract
MC-04-2013 Revision of the One-Page Covering Employment Contract
MC NO.10-2010 Amended Standard Terms and Licensed Manning Agencies and Filipino Seafarers
MC NO.148 AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER XVIII OF THE PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE RULES AND REGULATIONS (PMMRR) 1997 ON MINIMUM SAFE MANNING FOR SEAGOING SHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
DOH 2013-0006 Guidelines to Rule XI
DO 130-A-13 GUIDELINES ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF PHILIPPINE REGISTERED SHIPS ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL VOY AGES PURSUANT TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC)，20 06

MARINA CIRCULAR

No. Subject
NO. 2018-03 AMENDMENTS TO MARINA CIRCULAR NO.137 ON THE MINIMUM SAFE MANNING FOR SEAGOING SHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Portugal

DGRM – Direcção Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos.

DMLC

No. Title
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE – PART I
DMLC Part II

DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE – PART II

Circular

No. Title
Circular N.042
(revoked N.012)		 MLC 2006 – Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) to ships flying the Portuguese flag – Certification Process
Annex I /Annex II /Annex III /Annex IV /Annex V
Circular N.033 Exemptions & Form
Circular N.032 Rev.2 Transfer of flag
Circular N.013 Knowledge of Legislation / Cancellation of Exams

San Marino

San Marino

Policy Letter

Kind Subject
SMPL-2022-TEC-005(6 Oct 2022) Principles of Minimum Safe Manning
SMPL-2022-MLC-009(1 Dec 2022) Terms and Conditions for Employment of Seafarers under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
SMPL-2022-MLC-008(1 Dec 2022) Standards of Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food, Water, and Catering under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC),2006
SMPL-2022-MLC-007(1 Dec 2022) Hours of Work and Hours of Rest
SMPL-2022-MLC-006(1 Dec 2022) Implementation, Inspections and Certification under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
SMPL-2022-MLC-004(5 Mar 2024) Health and Safety Protection, Accident Prevention, Medical Care, Welfare, and Social Security Provisions under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
SMPL-2021-MLC-016(2 Nov 2021) Employment of Seafarers on board San Marino-registered Vessels
SMPL-2021-MLC-003(28 Sep 2022) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - MLC Complaint Procedure

Singapore

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore/MPA

DMLC

Kind Subject
DMLC Part I & II Please refer No 04 OF 2017 and No 03 OF 2017

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE - ACTS SUPPLEMENT

No. Act
Act No. 29 of 2016 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Act 2016
Act N0. 6 of 2014 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) ACT 2014

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

No. Act
(GG No. S25/2017) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Financial Security) Regulations 2017
(GG No. S211/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Definition of Seafarer) Order 2014
(GG No. S210/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Definition of Ship) Order 2014
(GG No. S209/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S208/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Repatriation) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S181/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medicines and Medical Equipment) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S180/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Requirements and Conditions of Employment) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S179/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Training and Certification of Cooks and Catering Staff) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S178/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S177/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Health and Safety Protection and Accident Prevention) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S176/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Forms, Certificates and Fees) Regulations 2017
(GG No. S175/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer’s Employment Agreement, Crew List and Discharge of Seafarers) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S174/2014) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Wages) Regulations 2014
(GG No. S89/1998) Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations
(GG No. S328/1997) Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations
(GG No. S24 /1996) Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations

Above Legislations are subject to change. We will update the latest information in case of any changes will be occurred.

Circular

No. Subject
No.18 of 2020 2018 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
No. 4 of 2019 2016 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
No 21 OF 2017 CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY ISSUED BY FOREIGN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION RECOGNISED BY MPA
No 06 OF 2017 AMENDMENTS TO THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION) ACT 2014 AND OTHER RELEVANT REGULATIONS
No 04 OF 2017※ MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 – UPDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR MLC CERTIFICATION
No.3 of 2017/rev.3 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 – COMPULSORY FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPATRIATION OF ABANDONED SEAFARERS AND WORK INJURY COMPENSATION/REV.3
No 22 OF 2016 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 – NEW COMPULSORY FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPATRIATION OF ABANDONED SEAFARERS AND WORK INJURY COMPENSATION
No 02 OF 2015 ENHANCEMENTS TO THE SEAFARER CERTIFICATION SYSTEM (SCS) Annex A Annex B
No.09 OF 2014 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 – NATIONAL LEGISLATION, SEAFARER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SEA), OFFICIAL LOG BOOK ANDMEDICINES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
No.04 OF 2014 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION UPDATE ON REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT SERVICES
No.13 OF 2013 Annex A Annex B Annex C
No.06 OF 2013 UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 (MLC)
No.04 OF 2013 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION: REPORTING OF OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND DISEASES AFFECTING SEAFARERS
No.03 OF 2013 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 – REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TOTHE TRAINING OF COOKS AND THE PROVISION OF FOOD ON SHIPS
No.16 OF 2012 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION: SEAFARER RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

※No 04 OF 2017 supersedes MPA Shipping Circular　No. 7 of 2014 (13 March 2014), No. 14 of 2013 (6 August 2013)　, No. 8 of 2013 (1July 2013) and No. 18 of 2012 (7 November 2012).

South Africa

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

DMLC Part II

No. Title
DMLC Part II Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II
Evidence 2.5 EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR REPATRIATION REGULATION 2.5
Evidence 4.2 EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR SHIPOWNER LIABILITY REGULATION 4.2

Circular

No. Subject
08 December 2016 DMLC PARTI, DMLC PART II. MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE & EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES

Form

No. Title
MLC MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE
IMLC INTERIM MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE

Sri Lanka

Merchant Shipping Secretariat

Merchant Shipping Notice

No. Title
MSN08/2020 MLC 2018 AMEMENTS - PROTECTION OF SEAFARERS HELD CAPTIVE AS A RESULT PIRACY OR ARMED ROBBERY
MSN01/2020 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) part I and Format of DMLC Part 2 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
MSN26/2016 Medical Standards
MSN22/2016 Procedure & Guidelines for the Issue of an Endorsement Attesting the Recognition of a Non Sri Lankan Certificate
MSN05/2016 Fitness for Duty and Principles of Watchkeeping as per the STCW 1978 as amended
MSN02/2016 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training Requirements
MSN03/2014 DGMS Guidelines on STCW Certification and Conversion of 1995 Certification to 2010.

St Kitt and Nevis

ST KITTS & NEVIS　INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I
DMLC Part II DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART II

Regulation

No. Subject
SRO 17 of 2014 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention 2006) (Amendment) Regulations, 2014
SRO 27 of 2013 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006) REGULATIONS, 2013

Maritime Circular

No. Subject
MC/131/24 REVISED RQUIREMENTS UNDER MLC FOR SHIPS BELOW 500 GT
MC/130/24 Revised Template of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I)
MC/119/22 REMOTESURVEY GUIDANCES
MC/101/21 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION AMENDMENTS
MC/71/17 AMENDMENTS OF 2014 TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 (MLC 2006)
MC/67/16 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION. 2006
MC/54/13 TRANSFER OF MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION CERTIFICATION AT THE TIME OF A CHANGE OF CLASS
MC/53/13 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION FINANCIAL SECURITY – REQUIREMENTS FOR P+I CLUBS
MC/51/13(Revision 3) PROCEDURES & GUIDANCE FOR CERTIFICATION FOR THEMARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 (MLC 2006)
MC/50/13 Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
MC/45/12 Implementation of the work and rest hours, etc
MC/08/09 Application for an Exemption
MC/07/09 Reflagging Survey Requirements
MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION AMENDMENTS

Forms

No. Subject
Forms Checklist for accommodation of existing ships
Forms Model onboard complaint handling procedures
Forms Maritime Declaration Of Health

St.Vincent and Grenadines

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Maritime Administration

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I
DMLC Part I Application Application for the issue or change of
DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE (DMLC) Part I
DMLC Part II DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART II

Circular

No. Subject
MLC 013 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC), 2006 2022 AMENDMENTS
MLC 011 AMENDMENTS OF 2018 TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
MLC 009 - Rev1 TRANSFER OF MLC CERTIFICATION
MLC 008 AMENDMENTS OF 2014 TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006
MLC 007 - Rev2 GUIDELINES FOR MLC INSPECTIONS FOR SHIPS OF LESS THAN 500 GT
MLC 006 REMINDER FOR THE REQUIREMENT FOR MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE, DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE AND MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION INSPECTION REPORT ON BOARD
MLC 005 FOOD, WATER AND CATERING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING QUALIFICATIONS OF SHIP’S COOK AND CATERING STAFF
MLC 004 MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
MLC 003 - Rev.1 MEDICAL CARE ON-BOARD SHIP
MLC 002 - Rev8 PROCEDURES FOR　MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION CERTIFICATION Rev-8
MLC 001 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION

ILO Circular

No. Subject
ILO 001 - Rev. 2 MEDICINE CHEST SURGICAL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES

General Circular

No. Subject
N° GEN 006 Rev. 5 PUBLICATIONS REQUIRED ON ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VESSELS
N° GEN 001 Rev. 1 APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION/DISPENSATION FROM AN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSION OF A STATUTORY SURVEY PERIOD UNDER AN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

PSC Circular

No. Subject
N° PSC 010 GUIDANCE FOR OPERATIONAL CONTROL ON FERRIES AND PASSENGER SHIPS
N° PSC 005 GUIDANCE FOR INSPECTION ON WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

Form

No. Subject
Form MODEL OF ON-BOARD COMPLAINT HANDLING PROCEDURES (in accordance with Regulation 5.1.5 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006)

Thailand

Thailand Transport Portal

Free translation

No. Title
Free translation Compliance Practices under the Applicable Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention

Tuvalu

TUVALU SHIP REGISTRY

DMLC

No. Subject
DMLC Part I Application for Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
DMLC Part II Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II

Circular

No. Subject
MC-6/2018/1 SHIPBOARD DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY
MC-5/2020/1 AMENDMENT OF 2018 TO MLC 2006
MC-1/2004/1 P&I CLUBS ACCEPTED BY TUVALU
MC-25/2012/1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS (OSVs) CARRYING PERSONS IN ADDITION TO CREW
MC-1/2016/1 AMENDMENTS OF 2014 TO MLC 2006
MC-3/2015/1 ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES OF ENDORSEMENT
MC-1/2014/1 Revision of Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
MC-27/2012/1 List Of Crew
MC-26/2012/1 Guidance Notes for Entries for official Log Book
MC-25/2012/1 Requirements for Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) Carrying Persons in addition to Crew
MC-13/2012/1 Guidance for Implementation of Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006)
MC-12/2012/1 Provisions for Seafarers Wages
MC-11/2012/1 Requirements for Minimum Hours of Rest
MC-10/2012/1 Onboard Complaint Procedures

MC-9/2012/1

 Health & Safety Issues for Seafarers under the Age of 18 and Hazardous Work
MC-8/2012/1 Standards for Seafarers Recruitment and Placement Services in Non-convention Countries
MC-7/2012/1 STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD/CATERING, AND WATER ON BOARD TUVALU SHIPS
MC-3/2012/1 Guidance to Recognized Organizations on the Issuance of Certificates on behalf of Tuvalu
MC-10/2011/1 Guidance on Application for Exemptions/Extensions/Dispensations
MC-2/2007/12/2 MEDICAL CARE ON BOARD TUVALU SHIPS AND ASHORE

Regulations

No. Subject
Regulations MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006) REGULATIONS

UAE

UAE ship registration and mortgages over dubai-registered yachts - Al Tamimi & Company

Circular

No. Subject
No(1)2018 Compulsory insurance requirements relating to ship-owners liabilities towards the seafarers

United Kingdom

Maritime and Coast guard Agency

Marine Guidance Notes

No. Subject
MGN 650(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Continuation of seafarer employment agreements in case of piracy or armed robber
MGN 636(M) Amendmant 3 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997
MGN 624 (M+F) Amendment 2 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007
MGN 600(M) Amendment 3 Maritime Labour Convention: Inspection of Coded Vessels
MGN 600 Annex MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006, SMALL VESSEL INSPECTION REPORT
MGN 590 (M+F) Amendmant 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016
MGN 559 (M+F) Amendment 1 Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016
MGN 481(M) Amendment 1 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Crew Accommodation, Supplementary Guidance
MGN 480(M) Amenddment 2 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006:Shipowners' Liabilities including Seafarer Compensation
MGN 482(M) Amendment 1 Medical Care
MGN 479(M) Amendment 1 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Repatriation of Seafarers
MGN 478(M) Amendment 1 Maritime labour convention 2006 - seafarer's wages
MGN 477(M) Amendment 4 Seafarers' Employment Agreements
MGN 472(M) Amendment 3 Guidance on the procedure for applying for a Substantial Equivalence
MGN 471(M) Amendment 1 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 definitions
MGN 471(M) Annexes 1-3 UK interpretation of "seafarer" for MLC purposes
MGN 470(M) Amenment 2 List of Merchant Shipping Notices, Marine Guidance Notes and Marine Information Notes
MGN 353(M+F) Amendment 2 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007

Marine Information Notes

No. Subject
MIN 659(M+F) Information on implementation period for MSN 1905(M+F) Ship's Medical Stores (which replaces MSN 1768 (M+F))
MIN 648(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006:Food and Catering:Recognised Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safty in Catering for Ship's Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley
MIN 632(M) Amendment 6 COVID-19 Extention of Seafarer Employment Agreements
MIN 559(M) MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006; Food and Catering: Recognised Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship's Cooks and others processing Food in the Galley
MIN 537(M) MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006: 2014 AMENDMENTS SHIPOWNER LIABILITY AND ABANDONMENT OF SEAFARERS
MIN 531(M) Food and Catering: Recognized qualifications in food hygiene or food safety in catering for Ship's Cooks and others processing food in the galley
MIN 529(M) Seafarers’ Employment Agreements

Merchant Shipping Notice

No. Subject
MSN 1905(M+F) Amendmant 3 SHIP'S MEDICAL STORES
MSN 1877(M) Amendment 2 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Hours of Work and Entitlement to Leave Application of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018
MSN 1850(M) Health and Safety Reporting of Occupational Diseases
MSN 1845(M) Amendment 1 Food and catering, provision of food and fresh water
MSN 1838(M) Amendment 1 Minimum Age
MSN 1815(M+F) Amendment 5 Countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates have been assessed as meeting international requirements and are acceptable for use on UK ships
MSN 1848(M) Amendment 4 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Survey and Certification of UK Ships
MSF 4159 OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE REPORT FORM
SI 1997 No.1508 The Merchant Shipping (CrewAccommodation) Regulations 1997

Statutory Instruments

No. Subject
SI 2019 No.716 The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Extension of Maritime Labour Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Surveyor Advice Note

No. Subject
SAN 73 MLC, 2006 – SHIPOWNER LIABILITY FOR WAGES AFTER REPATRIATION
SAN 53 MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 CERTIFYING AUTHORITIES: APPLICATION OF MLC TO SMALL VESSELS

Vanuatu

Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited

DMLC Part I

No. Subject
DMLC Part I DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE - PART I

Marine Bulletin

No. Subject
Marine Bulletin 112 The ILO Maritime Labor Convention, 2006

Fleet Safety Letters

No. Subject
060120.GEN Maritime Labor Convention 2018 amendments
022019.GEN Personnel required to have ID books on board
2016-Dec-07 Maritime Labor Convention 2006 amendments
2016-June-01 MEDICAL LOCKER CARRIAGE RECCOMENDATIONS
092713.GEN Requirements for Doctors to register under the MLC 2006 with VMSL
092413.GEN REQUIRED TRAINING AND DRILLS ON BOARD VANUATU FLAGGED VESSELS
051513.GEN Application of the MLC 2006 to vessels with an ITC tonnage of less than 500 ton
031313.GEN MLC OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND DISEASES AFFECTING SEAFARERS
071013.GEN MEDICAL REPORTING FROM MED1A AND DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS

National Law

No. Subject
CAP.131(ACT) LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU CHAPTER 131 MARITIME
CAP.131
(REGULATION)		 PROCEDURES & GUIDANCE FOR CERTIFICATION FOR THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 (MLC 2006)

Record Form

No. Subject
Records Records of Hours of Work / Rest
D-2 REPORT OF PERSONAL INJURY OF LOSS OF LIFE
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