Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Title 2 : Conditions of Employment
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This page sets out current MCA thinking on what UK shipowners will need to do to comply with the revised UK legislation being prepared in anticipation of the UK ratifying the MLC, 2006.
These draft proposals have been discussed and agreed with the Tripartite Working Group (consisting of UK seafarer, shipowner and government representatives) which is advising the MCA on implementation of the Convention.
The purpose of disclosing the draft proposals at this stage is to assist owners of UK ships in their preparations for the MLC coming into force internationally. However, the legislative changes referred to on this page have not yet been made, and public consultation on them has yet to be carried out.
Accordingly, unless otherwise stated, the draft proposals set out here must not be regarded as final or certain, and shipowners should check final regulations and guidance when issued to identify any changes.
For up-to-date information on the status of legislative changes associated with MLC implementation, check this page regularly.
Please Note: In due course this webpage will be populated with the Regulations and associated M Notices bringing in the respective parts of the MLC following public consultation and publication. (If currently being consulted on; this webpage will be annotated accordingly and a link provided to re-direct you to the consultation documents)
SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Purpose: To ensure seafarers have a fair employment agreement
Regulations
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
Recommended format for Seafarers' Employment Agreements
Purpose: To ensure seafarers are paid for their services
Regulations
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
HOURS OF WORK AND REST Final - no change to existing regulations
Purpose: To ensure that seafarers have regulated hours of work, or hours of rest
Regulations
Whilst the The Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations 1997 remain in force, regulations 6 to 10 relating to Hours of Work are replaced by the 2002 Regulations.
SI 2002/2125 - The Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 2002 - except Regulation 12
SI 2004/1449 - The Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) (Amendment) Regulations 2004
M Notices
MSN 1767- Hours of Work, Safe Manning and Watchkeeping Revised Provisions from 1 September 2002. except paragraph 10 (to be reviewed)
Additional Information / Guidance
Purpose : To ensure that seafarers have adequate leave
Regulations
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
Purpose: To ensure that seafarers are able to return home
Regulations
Section 73 Merchant Shipping Act 1995
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
SEAFARER COMPENSATION FOR THE SHIP'S LOSS OR FOUNDERING
Purpose: To ensure that seafarers are compensated when a ship is lost or foundered
Regulations
Section 38 -Merchant Shipping Act 1995
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance
Guidance on the Provision of Financial Security for the Abandonment of Seafarers
MANNING LEVELS Final - no change to existing regulations
Purpose: To ensure that seafarers work on board ships with sufficient personnel for the safe, efficient and secure operation of the ship
Regulations
SI 1997/1320 The Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations 1997 except regulations 6 - 10.
M Notices
MSN 1767- Hours of Work, Safe Manning and Watchkeeping Revised Provisions from 1 September 2002 except paragraph 10 (to be reviewed)
Additional Information / Guidance
UK Ship Register Advice - Safe Manning
MSF 4227 - Application for Safe Manning Document
CAREER AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEAFARERS' EMPLOYMENT Final - no change to existing regulations
Purpose: To promote career and skill development and employment opportunities for seafarers
Regulations
M Notices
Additional Information / Guidance/Useful Links
Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). The MNTB is the shipping industry's central body for promoting and developing sector specific education, training and skills.
Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA) The MSA was established by representatives from Fishing, Ports and Shipping with the prime purpose to work together for UK Maritime skills development.
