Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention

International Chamber of Shipping

More than ten years have passed since the entry into force of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is now strictly enforced globally and subject to Port State Control inspection. This ICS publication is the comprehensive and definitive guide to the MLC. The revised 4th edition addresses the wide range of MLC provisions including the 2022 updates, which enter into force in December 2024, covering appropriately-sized personal protective equipment, drinking water quality, repatriation of abandoned and deceased seafarers, medical care, social connectivity, compensation rights, and recording and reporting of deaths.

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Who is this book for?
Shipowners, operators, maritime lawyers and P&I professionals needing a definitive guide to MLC compliance.

What's new in this edition?
The 2022 MLC amendments entering into force in December 2024, covering seafarer repatriation, medical care, and social connectivity requirements.

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