{"id":3017,"date":"2026-10-05T12:39:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/?p=3017"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:39:53","slug":"mlc-regulation-1-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalbabu.com\/learn\/mlc-regulation-1-4\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Regulation 1.4: Duties of Seafarer Recruitment Agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MLC Regulation 1.4<\/strong> requires seafarers to have access to an efficient, adequate and accountable recruitment and placement system without charge. Private recruitment agencies covered by the Convention must operate under a national system of licensing, certification or another form of regulation and meet the requirements of Standard A1.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rule also places duties on shipowners that use recruitment agencies based in countries where the MLC does not apply. The shipowner must ensure, as far as practicable, that the agency meets the relevant MLC requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a manning agency, Regulation 1.4 therefore affects much more than licensing. It covers recruitment practices, fees, seafarer protection, complaints, records, financial protection and the way the agency deals with shipowners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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