Tag: MLC Convention

Food preparation onboard vessels plays a critical role in maintaining the health, safety, and morale of seafarers.

In a historic decision at the ILO’s Special Tripartite Committee on the MLC, held from 7–11 April 2025, governments, shipowners, and unions reached an agreement to officially recognize seafarers as ‘key workers’ under international labour law.

According to Nautilus, the new amendments to the MLC, 2006 mark a significant step toward improving conditions for women at sea.

ILO has adopted a new set of amendments to the MLC marking a significant step forward in safeguarding the rights of seafarers.

Paris MoU has published the 2024 Concentrated Inspection Campain (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs) report.

A total of 173 complaints of violations against the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) were received in 2024 — a decrease of 19.16% compared to 2023, the Australia Maritime Safety Authrority (AMSA) reports.

Lloyd’s Register published its “Future IMO and ILO Legislation – Spring 2025” report, highlighting updates to mandatory regulations.

CHIRP Maritime draws lessons from a report of unsafe and unacceptable living conditions experienced by a crew during a vessel’s dry-docking period.

Black Sea MoU has published the detailed results of its 2024 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement.

The Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) took place 7 – 11 April 2025 at the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters, Geneva, making significant decisions regarding seafarers' rights.