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What is MLC 2006?

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, sometimes referred to as the "seafarers' bill of rights," sets international labour standards for seafarers. It consolidates and updates more than 60 prior maritime labour conventions and recommendations into one comprehensive document. The convention covers a wide range of issues, including seafarers' working conditions, employment terms, health and safety, and welfare.

The 2016 amendments to the MLC introduced some key changes to further improve the protection of seafarers. These amendments primarily focused on issues related to financial security for seafarers and were adopted to address specific concerns that arose after the initial implementation of the MLC. Here are the main updates from the 2016 amendments:

  • 1. Financial Security for Seafarers' Abandonment
  • 2. Compensation for Seafarers' Death or Long-Term Disability
  • 3. Certificates and Documentation
  • 4. Inspection and Enforcement
  • 5. Penalties for Non-Compliance
  • Purpose of the 2016 Amendments
  • Wider Impact
  • Where Do I Find More Info on MLC2006?
  • Where Does Venture Yacht Crew Fit into this?
  • Here’s what an MLC 2006 crew agency does and what it must comply with:
  • Complaints Procedure to us and MCA
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