{"id":1160,"date":"2025-02-27T15:44:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T15:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/?p=1160"},"modified":"2025-03-15T04:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T04:32:46","slug":"maritime-labour-convention-2006-amendments-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/maritime-labour-convention-2006-amendments-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Maritime Labour Convention, 2006-Amendments (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>ILO 110th Session Amendments (2022) to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted significant amendments to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\">Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006<\/a>, during its 110th session in 2022. These amendments, set to enter into force on 23 December 2024, aim to strengthen seafarers\u2019 rights, enhance their well-being, and address challenges observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. India, as a signatory to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\">MLC, 2006<\/a>, has issued directives to ensure compliance through updated policies, procedures, and documentation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Amendments and Compliance Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Validity of Existing MLC Certificates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>MLC and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) issued before the amendment will remain valid.<\/li>\n<li>Amendments must be incorporated during the first renewal or next intermediate inspection post-23 December 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Updates to Shipowner and Manager Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Policies, manuals, and documentation must align with new MLC amendments.<\/li>\n<li>DMLC Part I &amp; II must be updated and appended to existing MLC certificates.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance verification will be conducted through self-attestation by the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/rpsl-annual-compliance-service\/\">Recruitment and Placement Services (RPS) Compliance<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>RPS agencies must amend policies and procedures to meet new requirements by their next annual renewal post-23 December 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Seafarers must be informed about their rights under employment agreements.<\/li>\n<li>A bank guarantee system should be established to protect seafarers from financial losses due to recruitment service failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Repatriation and Abandonment Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Prompt repatriation must be facilitated, including for abandoned seafarers.<\/li>\n<li>Port states, flag states, and labor-supplying states must cooperate to uphold seafarers&#8217; entitlements under the MLC, 2006.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Social Connectivity and Recreational Facilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Seafarers must have reasonable access to ship-to-shore communications at a reasonable cost.<\/li>\n<li>Internet access should be provided onboard, subject to vessel operations and feasibility.<\/li>\n<li>Recreational facilities and mail access should be enhanced for seafarers&#8217; welfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>6. Food and Catering Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Food and drinking water must meet religious and cultural needs while maintaining nutritional quality.<\/li>\n<li>Meals must be provided free of charge, including during travel to and from the vessel.<\/li>\n<li>The catering department must maintain hygienic conditions for food preparation and service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>7. Medical Care and Emergency Assistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Seafarers requiring immediate medical care must be promptly disembarked and provided access to shore-based facilities.<\/li>\n<li>In case of death at sea, repatriation of remains should be facilitated per seafarers&#8217; or their next of kin\u2019s wishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>8. Occupational Health and Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Shipowners and managers must provide appropriately-sized personal protective equipment (PPE).<\/li>\n<li>Measures should be implemented to prevent occupational hazards, exposure to harmful chemicals, and machinery-related risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>9. Investigation and Reporting of Seafarer Deaths<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>All deaths of seafarers aboard ships flying the Indian flag must be investigated and reported annually to the International Labour Office.<\/li>\n<li>Statistical data on health and safety incidents should be collected and documented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>10. Financial Security and Compliance Documentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Financial security documents must specify shipowner or registered owner details.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgshipping.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)<\/a> will oversee compliance with financial security provisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The 2022 amendments to the MLC, 2006, reflect a global effort to strengthen seafarers&#8217; rights and improve their working conditions. Shipowners, managers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/rpsl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RPS agencies<\/a> must take proactive steps to update their policies and documentation before 23 December 2024 to ensure compliance. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgshipping.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Directorate General of Shipping<\/a>, India, will facilitate and oversee the implementation of these requirements to uphold international labor standards in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670502904\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When do the 2022 MLC amendments come into force?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The amendments will come into force globally on 23 December 2024.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670519193\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who must comply with these amendments?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Shipowners, ship managers, and recruitment and placement service (RPS) agencies must update their policies, manuals, and compliance documentation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670534231\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will existing MLC certificates remain valid?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but they must be updated during the first renewal or next intermediate inspection after 23 December 2024.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670547495\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What changes are required for RPS agencies?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>RPS agencies must update their policies and procedures, establish a financial protection system, and inform seafarers of their rights.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670560800\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How does the amendment address seafarers&#8217; welfare?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The amendments mandate improved internet access, social connectivity, food quality, medical care, and occupational safety onboard.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670575159\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the requirements for ship-to-shore communication?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Seafarers must be provided reasonable access to ship-to-shore telephone communications, with charges kept at a reasonable amount.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670590161\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How will compliance be verified?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Shipowners and managers must append updated DMLC documents to existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/mlc-2006-certification\">MLC certificates<\/a> and maintain documentary proof of compliance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670604130\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What actions must be taken in case of a seafarer\u2019s death?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The shipowner must facilitate the repatriation of the body or ashes according to the seafarer\u2019s or their next of kin\u2019s wishes, and deaths must be reported to the International Labour Office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670617192\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What measures must be taken for occupational health and safety?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Shipowners must provide properly sized PPE, prevent exposure to harmful chemicals, and implement safety measures to reduce workplace accidents.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740670634012\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How will financial security provisions be enforced?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>DGS will accept financial security documents that include shipowner or registered owner details to ensure compliance with MLC requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ILO 110th Session Amendments (2022) to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted significant amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, during its 110th session in 2022. These amendments, set to enter into force on 23 December 2024, aim to strengthen seafarers\u2019 rights, enhance their well-being, and address challenges observed during [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-compliance"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1160"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1194,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1160\/revisions\/1194"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}