160 ships were detained as a result of serious Most MLC, 2006-related deficiencies being recorded
DNV GL has issued PSC Update 05-2014 regarding the first year of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention implementation.
During this year, DNV GL carried out an analysis of MLC, 2006-relateddeficiencies found by PSC during the first year of theconvention’s enforcement. This analysis revealed that 160 ships were detained as a result of seriousdeficiencies being recorded.
The most common grounds for detention were:
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Most MLC, 2006-related detentions in the Tokyo MoUhave been in Australia and China, representing approximately 60 per cent of MLC, 2006-relateddetentions in the region. In the Paris MoU, most MLC,2006-related detentions have been in Spain, Russiaand Bulgaria, representing 40 per cent of MLC, 2006-related detentions in the region.
Recently, AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)stopped a vessel from entering any Australian port forthree months due to repeated breaches related to theseafarers’ welfare and the maintenance of the vessel.The vessel in question had been detained three timessince July 2013. During these inspections, AMSAdetected incompliances with MLC, 2006 related toimproper payment of wages, inadequate living andworking conditions and inadequate maintenance of thevessel.
With the ongoing CIC on hours of rest (STCW), it isexpected that more MLC, 2006-related deficiencies willbe detected. DNV GL therefore urges ship managers to pay proper attention to seafarers’ welfare. It is just asimportant as the proper maintenance of shipequipment, and an integral part of safe operations.
Source: DNV GL