Guidelines, adopted in 2008, for flag State inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and port State control officers carrying out inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention provide authoritative guidance to assist countries implement Title 5 . They have no special legal status and should not be confused with Part B Guidelines, that ratifying countries must duly consider.
International guidelines, related national flag State inspection and certification systems and national guidelines for flag State inspectors, will ensure harmonized implementation.
international guidelines for port State inspection and national guidelines for port State inspectors, will help ensure harmonized implementation