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 |
---|---|
07/2024 | Access to shore leave for seafarers |
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
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 |
Belize
International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE)
DMLC
Resolution I
No. | Title |
---|---|
DG-004 | The Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) |
Marchant Marine Notice
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
Note: Here above current Laws and Regulations might be subject to change.
Brazil
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
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDER
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
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
Form
No. | Subject |
---|---|
CDVR-5012 Rev01 | Injury and Illness Medical Record |
CDMP-4006 Rev01 | Seafarer Complaint Resolution Form |
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
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
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
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
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
Greece, (Hellenic Republic)
Ministry of Merchantile Marine
Protocol
Presidential Degree
Hong Kong
DMLC
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
India
Directorate General of Shipping
DMLC
No. | Title |
---|---|
DMLC Part I and II | Please refer Marine Marchant Shipping Notice No. 16 of 2016. |
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
Marine Notice
Isle of Man
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
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
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
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
Liberia
Marine Advisory
Marine Notice
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
DMLC Part I Application
No. | Title |
---|---|
DMLC Part I & II | Please refer Shipping Notice NPM 09/2016 |
Shipping Notice
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
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
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
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
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
Directive
No. | Title |
---|---|
1/2021 | Amendment to irective No.2/2020 relating to issuing the Maritime Labour Certificate |
Marine Guidance
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
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
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
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
Circular
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
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
Marine Notice
Panama
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
Circular
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
MEMORUNDUM CIRCULAR
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 |
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.4 | Transfer of flag |
Circular N.013 | Knowledge of Legislation / Cancellation of Exams |
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
Above Legislations are subject to change. We will update the latest information in case of any changes will be occurred.
Circular
※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 Notice
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
MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION AMENDMENTSForms
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
ILO Circular
No. | Subject |
---|---|
ILO 001 - Rev. 2 | MEDICINE CHEST SURGICAL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES |
General Circular
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
Free translation
No. | Title |
---|---|
Free translation | Compliance Practices under the Applicable Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention |
Tuvalu
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 |
Marine Circular
Regulations
No. | Subject |
---|---|
Regulations | MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006) REGULATIONS |
United Kingdom
Maritime and Coast guard Agency
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
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 |