Bahamas Maritime Authority

This tries to ensure a level playing field for ships of ratifying countries not to be competitively disadvantaged by ships from non- ratifying countries. Al...

The MLC  differs from traditional ILO Conventions and comprises:  Articles establishing broad principles and obligations; more detailed Regulations and Code...

This will depend on flag state rules and regulations.  A number of flag states have following consultations with their social partners decided to exclude th...

If the entertainers perform other duties on board the vessel including drills they are considered to be seafarers.  Flag States may make exemptions where an...

The Regulations, Standards (Part A) and Guidelines (Part B) are contained in five Titles: 1: Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship 2: Co...

It relies on implementation by countries through national laws or other measures applied to shipowners, seafarers and ships. It contains minimum standards f...

Implementation of a seafarer’s employment and social rights may be achieved by national laws or regulations, applicable collective bargaining agreements, ot...

The MLC comprises three sections: Articles, setting out broad principles and obligations followed by Regulations and a Code, relating to areas of seafarers ...

Ratifying countries must comply with all MLC provisions or consider the Guidelines. The Articles contain : • general statements of principles, obligatio...

A national provision implementing MLC rights and principles differently from within Part A may be considered substantially equivalent if a Member is satisfi...