Maritime Labour Convention

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Our today’s topic is Maritime Labour Convention’s requirement. Requirments are followings

The Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) is divided into 5 main parts which are:

  • 1.

    Minimum Requirements for seafarers to work on ships

    1)Minimum age

    2)Medical certificate

    3)Training and certifications

    4)Recruitment and placement

  • 2.

    Conditions of Employment
    1) Seafarer’s Employment Agreement
    2)Wages
    3)Hours of rest and hours of work
    4)Manning level
    5)Entitlement to leave
    6)Repatriation
    7)Seafarer compensation for ship’s loss or foundering
    8)Career and skill development

  • 3.

    Accommodation & Recreation, Food and Catering
    1)Accommodation and recreational facilities
    2)Food and catering

  • 4.

    Medical Care, Welfare and Social Security Protection
    1)Medical care on board and ashore
    2)Ship owner’s liability
    3)Health, safety protection and accident prevention
    4)Access to shore based welfare facilities
    5)Social Security

  • 5.

    Compliance and Enforcement
    1)Flag state responsibility
    2)Authorization of RO, ( classicfations)
    3)Inspection and enforcement
    4)Port State Responsibilities
    5)Maritime labor certificate
    6)On board compliance procedures
    7)Marine Casualties
    8)Labor Supplying responsibilities

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