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MLC 2006 titles 1 to 5: regulations, guidance and information

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Guidance on the 5 titles of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and the regulations applying to UK ships under each one.

The International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 provides wide-ranging rights and protection at work for the world’s seafarers.

  • sets minimum global standards for seafarers’ living and working conditions
  • combines and updates more than 68 maritime-related international labour standards, produced over the last 80 years
  • makes it easier for governments and ship owners to apply the system, and provide decent working conditions

    • The UK ratified (agreed to adopt) the MLC on 7 August 2013, with it coming into force on 7 August 2014.

    MGN 471 (M) Amendment 2 MLC, 2006: definitions explains the UK’s understanding of important terms used in the MLC.

  • articles, which set out the broad principles and responsibilities
  • regulations, which set out the basic requirements
  • the Code, made up of standards (Part A) and guidelines (Part B), which fall into the 5 titles
  • Title 1: minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship - age, and medical and training certificates
  • Title 2: conditions of employment – wages, working hours, rest and leave; career development
  • Title 3: seafarers’ accommodation, leisure facilities, and on board catering standards
  • Title 4: health and safety, medical care, access to on-shore welfare facilities
  • Title 5: complaints, inspections, responsibilities of the flag and port states
  • ships navigating waters in, or close to, sheltered waters - or areas where port regulations apply
  • ships of traditional build, such as dhows and junks
  • ships not normally used in commercial activities

    • Information about small commercial vessels is published by the MCA. Please also refer to:

    Title 1: minimum requirements to work on a ship

    “Purpose: to ensure that no under-age persons work on a ship.” (MLC, 2006)

    The application of the minimum age provisions include all young seafarers, regardless of their employment status.

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