Bahamas Maritime Authority

There is no general tonnage limitation. A flag State can though apply some flexibility in applying particular gross tonnage (GT) requirements. E.g.:- certif...

It applies to all ships irrespective of tonnage or voyage other than ships navigating exclusively in inland waters or waters within, or closely adjacent to,...

The answer depends on the country’s national legal system. The legal system in some countries requires that all legislation be in place before ratification,...

Information on the national competent authority for countries that have ratified the MLC, along with other national information can be found on the ILO MLC,...

The ILO is an international organization created in 1919 and was the first specialized agency to be designated by the United Nations. Its Members are countr...

MLC requirements do not directly apply to shipowners or ships flying the flag of countries that have not ratified the Convention. However, Article V, paragr...

Yes, with the global nature of maritime and seafaring with many seafarers work on board ships flying the flag of a country other than country in which they ...

A national report form setting out national implementation is required under article 22 of the ILO Constitution. Each country that that has ratified the MLC...

A list of countries that have ratified and the date of entry into force for each one and other national information including, when notified to ILO, the rel...

Since the MLC, 2006, applies to “any person who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship to which this Convention applies” it covers ...