Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

  1. Work at Sea Conference

    More must be done to protect seafarers and fishers’ rights says Work at Sea Conference

    16 November 2023

    The first joint seafarers high-level conference organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) acknowledged the pivotal role played by seafarers and fishers in future global development.

  1. Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Part II (May 2022)

    5 to 13 May 2022 - Part II

  2. Statement of the Officers of the Special Tripartite Committee on ensuring a safe working environment on board vessels where seafarers can live without fear of discrimination and physical or mental abuse

    3 August 2022

  3. FAQ MLC App available for download

    27 October 2021

    The new Website and App on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006) - 5th edition, 2019 are now available.

  4. COVID-19 and Maritime Labour Issues

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  1. New conclusions and recommendations pave the way to decent work in the inland waterways sector

    06 December 2023

  2. More must be done to protect seafarers and fishers’ rights says Work at Sea Conference

    16 November 2023

  3. Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

  4. Portugal commits to address harassment and bullying in the maritime sector

    19 October 2023

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Text of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

  1. MLC, 2006, as amended
    (Including 2018 amendments)

    1. MLC, 2006 Preamble and Articles
    2. Explanatory note to the regulations and code of the maritime labour convention
    3. Title 1. Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
    4. Title 2. Conditions of employment
    5. Title 3. Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
    6. Title 4. Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
    7. Title 5. Compliance and enforcement Appendixes

    1. Appendix A2-I
    2. Appendix A4-I
    3. Appendix B4-I
    4. Appendix A5-I
    5. Appendix A5-II :
      - Maritime Labour Certificate
      - Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part I, II
      - Interim Maritime Labour Certificate
    6. Appendix A5-III
    7. Appendix B5-I - EXAMPLE of a National Declaration
  4. Amendments of 2014 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2014
       -  Acceptance of the amendments of 2014 - List countries
  5. Amendments of 2016 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2016
       - Acceptance of the amendments of 2016 - List countries
  6. Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2018
       - Acceptance of the amendments of 2018 - List countries
  7. Amendments of 2022 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2022
       - Acceptance of the amendments of 2022 - List countries