MLC Convention

ITF and Saudi Arabia embrace seafarers through collaboration

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced their collaboration in additional efforts to support and boost seafarers in all of the Saudi Arabia ports.

When meeting at ITF House on October 21, Mr Essam M. Alammari, the IMO Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shake hands with Steve Trowsdale, ITF Inspectorate Coordinator and the ITF Arab World Network Coordinator, Mohamed Arrachedi.

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How ship inspections work and their possible consequences

Ship inspections are crucial for ensuring compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, and therefore, decent living and working conditions for seafarers. Rear Admiral Luigi Giardino of the Italian Coast Guard explains how such inspections are carried out and what their consequences might be.

Talking to ILO News, Mr. Giardino said that the decision to inspect a ship entering Italian ports is based on the ship’s risk profile, indications of a serious threat to the safety of the ship, or the...

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Black Sea MoU: Ship detentions decreased in 2018

The Black Sea MoU issued its annual PSC report, noting a a detention percentage of 5.33% in 2018. A total of 278 detentions were warranted to ships found with serious deficiencies, representing an 1.77% decrease as compared with 283 detentions in 2017.

Key figures

  • During 2018, the BS MoU member Authorities conducted a total of 5,214 inspections, representing slight 2% increase as compared with 5,112 initial inspections in 2017.
  • The regional inspection rate is 72.33% which is 1.26 % increase as...

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ICS launches Guidelines on MLC Convention

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launched its guidelines on the ILO Maritime Labour Convention. The guidelines contain practical advice, information and key learnings from industry bodies at the heart of the shipping community.

Mainly, the third edition has the additions below:

  1. Mandatory arrangements for the provision of financial security to address cases of seafarer abandonment.
  2. Changes to employment agreements to address piracy.
  3. Measures to prevent harassment and bullying.
  4. New ICS/...

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How to tackle bullying and harassment onboard

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) recognised the negative effect that bullying and harassment can have on seafarer health and wellbeing, and have voted to bring these serious issues under Regulation 4.3, which is the health and safety protection and accident protection code. Under the Mental Health Awareness week, the UK P&I Club highlights ways to eliminate shipboard bullying and harassment.

Namely, as the Club informs, three changes have been made:

  • The latest version of the guidance on...

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Tanzania ratifies MLC 2006

Tanzania has become the 93rd member state of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC 2006). The MLC establishes minimum international working and living conditions for seafarers on board vessels.

The latest signing, which increases coverage by the MLC to over 91% of world shipping, is a further boost for the ILO campaign to see 100 member states ratify the MLC in this its centenary year.

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Iceland, Ethiopia ratify MLC 2006

Iceland and Ethiopia have become the latest member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC 2006), which sets out minimum international working and living conditions for seafarers on board ships.

The latest ratifications increase the number of states that have signed up to the MLC to 92, which represents over 91% of the world merchant shipping fleet. This is near the ILO’s target to achieve 100 ratifications this year,...

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IG Clubs updates FAQs on MLC

The International Group has recently published some further revised FAQs on the Maritime Labour Convention (2006). These FAQs reflect the experiences that Clubs have experienced in dealing with MLC matters.

The entry into force of the 2014 amendments to MLC on 18 January 2017 raised a number of questions. These FAQs aim to provide help operators comply with the amendments.

While efforts have been made to provide clarity, uncertainty remains on some aspects of the financial security requirements....

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UK Club: How to deal with bullying and harassment on board

Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Programme Director at UK P&I Club, provides her comments on how to address bullying and harassment on board ships. Ms. Bullard says that companies and management should be receptive to change and adopt a zero tolerance approach to deal with bullying and harassment at sea.

During the last ten years, there is an increase on the focus regarding harassment in maritime. Campaigns are taking place to increase awareness, promote fair practices and implement guidelines to...

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ILO: reaching 100 MLC, 2006 ratifications

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Amended on three occasions since its entry into force in 2013 in order to keep up with the needs of the shipping sector, the MLC Convention has now been ratified by 90 member States representing more than 91% of the world merchant shipping fleet.

The MLC, 2006 consolidates almost all previous maritime instruments adopted throughout the century. It incorporates the international experience in regulating decent living and working conditions for seafarers gained since 1920, when the 2nd session of...

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