New research from SRI, the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global ...
MLC 65% effective says SRI
Right to complain on shore
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to report a complaint alleging a breach of the MLC to an authorised officer in the port at which the ship calls. This is ...
Port state responsibilities
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A foreign ship may be inspected by an authorised officer to check whether the ship complies with the MLC. If a ship does not carry a Maritime ...
Right to complain on board
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to an on board complaints procedure to complain about breaches of their rights under the MLC. On board complaint ...
Flag state responsibilities
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): Each flag state must have an inspection system to ensure that its ships meet the requirements of the MLC. After a successful inspection the ship ...
Right to social security protection
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to some social security protection from the country where they are ordinarily resident. It should be no less favourable ...
Right to access shore based welfare facilities
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A country that has ratified the MLC must promote the development of welfare facilities in designated ports to provide seafarers on ships that are ...
Right to health and safety protection and accident prevention
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to live and work and train on board in a safe and hygienic environment. Reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent ...
Right to material assistance following sickness, injury or death
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘the MLC’): A seafarer has the right to material assistance with respect to the financial consequences of sickness, injury or death occurring between the ...
Right to medical care on board ship and ashore
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘the MLC’): A seafarer, while working on board, has the right to: adequate health protection; access to prompt and adequate medical care, including ...
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