Introduction

This course was designed to deliver all the basics of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) - 2006 requirements, key points, and how to define and proceed with the steps to ensure compliance. Grasp all new MLC 2006 amendments, standards, and the changes related to the international group of P&I and understand how the MLC 2006 & ISM are interrelated, and access a list of MoU CIC on MLC.

Acquire knowledge of all MLC 2006 main points and gain the skills to achieve and maintain compliance with MLC 2006 through our course.

The trainees completing this course will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the new MLC requirements and follow the key steps towards compliance.

Course Objectives for MLC 2006

• to help you improve the working environment for the seafarers, via the guidance provided in the course
• to guide your MLC certification procedures
• to help the trainee achieve, manage and maintain compliance with MLC 2006

• acquire an understanding of the content, key points, background, purpose, objectives, benefits, responsibilities, and activities of MLC 2006
• unlock the skills to determine and apply an effective MLC management aboard and ashore
• gain sufficient knowledge regarding the connection of MLC with ISM, STCW, and International Group of P&I
• learn the MLC 2006 amendments which are applicable today
• learn and apply the necessary actions to achieve compliance

Target Audience for MLC 2006

• Seafarers
• Flag / Port State officials
• Manning Agents
• Crew Managers
• Operation & Training Managers
• Human resources Managers
• Anyone whose duties cover matters of safe working conditions on board ships and compliance with the MLC

Prerequisite for MLC 2006

• Basic knowledge of the basics of MLC 2006 and ISM (preferably)

Course Outlines of MLC 2006

MLC 2006 - Key Points

• MLC 2006 Flow Chart
• MLC 2006 - The 4th Pillar of I.M.O
• MLC 2006 – Key Points
• MLC 2006 – Definitions
• MLC 2006 – Ratification Status
• MLC 2006 – Structure
• MLC 2006 – Application

MLC Application: Inspection & Certification

• MLC Application: Inspection Only
• MLC 2006 – What a Surveyor checks

MLC 2006 - The 16 Areas

• Minimum Age
• Medical Certification
• Qualification of Seafarers
• Use of any Licensed Certified or Regulated Private Recruitment and Placement Service
• Seafarers’ Employment Agreements
• Payment of Wages
• Hours of Work or Rest
• Manning Levels for the Ship
• Accommodation
• On-board Recreational Facilities
• Food and Catering
• Onboard Medical Care
• Health & Safety & Accident Prevention
• On-board Complaint Procedures
• Financial security for repatriation
• Financial security relating to ship owners’ liability

MLC 2006 Title 5 - Compliance & Enforcement

• Steps to Certification
• Type of Certificates
• Declaration of Maritime Labor Compliance (DMLC Part I & II)
• MLC 2006 – Interim Certification
• MLC 2006 – Going to Initial Certification
• MLC 2006 – DMLC Part II more info
• MLC 2006 – Initial Inspection
• MLC 2006 – Initial Inspection Scope
• MLC 2006 – Intermediate Inspections
• MLC 2006 – Renewal Inspections
• MLC 2006 – Issuance Full Term Certificate
• Conclusion on Certification Steps

MLC 2006 & ISM

• MLC 2006 & ISM
• MLC 2006 & ISM & STCW Comparison

MoUs Campaigns on MLC 2006

MLC 2006 New Amendments

• Seafarer’s rights included (Art. IV)
• Seafarer Employment Agreements
• Financial security for repatriation/compensation and standard A2.5.2
• Abandonment – What to do
• Certification of cooks
• Seafarer complaints
• Standard A4.2.1 – Ship owner’s Liability
• Standard A4.2.2 – Treatment of Contractual Claims
• Appendices A4-1 and B4-1
• Changes to DMLC parts I & II
• Latest MLC Requirements
• MLC 2006 some Reference Documents & Links

MLC 2006 Changes & International Group of P & I

• Liabilities for ship-owners related to repatriation/compensation
• Summary of New Requirements