Tag: MLC Convention

Lloyd's Register has provided an update on the 2022 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) which will enter into force on 23 December 2024.  

Paris & Tokyo MoU on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CiC) from 1st September 2024 to 30th November 2024 on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA).

Paris MoU has published guidelines to provide guidance on certification of Seafarers and Manning Requirements according to the STCW Convention, MLC and SOLAS.

New research from Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) found that the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global basis. 

Recently, the countries of Egypt and Comoros have taken significant steps towards improving conditions for seafarers by ratifying the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).

Complaints about breaches against the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) on ships decreased in 2023, compared to the previous year, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) latest report on seafarer welfare shows.

The ILO has developed a brief questionnaire to support its implementation and the establishment of a global register on seafarer deaths.

Issues relating to conditions of employment continue to make up most of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, AMSA highlights in its new Safety Awareness Bulletin with two case studies.

Geir Jørgensen, SVP Global Head of Loss Prevention in Skuld P&I Club, underscores the pivotal role of the human element both ashore and aboard ships. Emphasizing the need for the industry to broaden its perspective beyond onboard factors, he advocates for a comprehensive approach to address the entire life of a seafarer.

The MPA Singapore issued a new shipping circular to provide update on the requirements for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services (SRPS) which operate in Singapore.