Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
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Work at Sea Conference
More must be done to protect seafarers and fishers’ rights says Work at Sea Conference
16 November 2023
The first joint seafarers high-level conference organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) acknowledged the pivotal role played by seafarers and fishers in future global development.
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Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Part II (May 2022)
5 to 13 May 2022 - Part II
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Statement of the Officers of the Special Tripartite Committee on ensuring a safe working environment on board vessels where seafarers can live without fear of discrimination and physical or mental abuse
3 August 2022
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FAQ MLC App available for download
27 October 2021
The new Website and App on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006) - 5th edition, 2019 are now available.
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COVID-19 and Maritime Labour Issues
Latest news
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ILO and IMO recommend new steps against shipboard violence, harassment, and sexual assault
06 March 2024
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Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)
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Georgia joins efforts to protect seafarers’ rights by ratifying the Maritime Labour Convention
15 February 2024
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List of Members fully meeting the minimum requirements referred to in Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003, as amended (No. 185)
31 January 2024
Text of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)
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MLC, 2006, as amended
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- MLC, 2006 Preamble and Articles
- Explanatory note to the regulations and code of the maritime labour convention
- Title 1. Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
- Title 2. Conditions of employment
- Title 3. Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
- Title 4. Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
- Title 5. Compliance and enforcement Appendixes
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Amendments of 2014 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
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Amendments of 2016 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
- Text of the amendments of 2016
- Acceptance of the amendments of 2016 - List countries
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Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
- Text of the amendments of 2018
- Acceptance of the amendments of 2018 - List countries
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Amendments of 2022 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
- Text of the amendments of 2022
- Acceptance of the amendments of 2022 - List countries