News on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

2013

  1. Greece ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

    08 February 2013

    Greece has become the 32nd ILO member State and the tenth EU member State to have ratified this landmark Convention.

  2. Malta ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

    18 January 2013

    Malta becomes the 34th ILO member State and the 12th EU member State to ratify this landmark Convention.

  3. Finland ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

    10 January 2013

    Finland is the 33rd ILO member State and the 11th EU member State to ratify this landmark Convention

2012

  1. The Russian Federation – making a major step forward for decent work for seafarers and quality shipowners

    21 August 2012

    The ratification of the MLC, 2006 means that the Russian Federation is among the “first 30” ILO members to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring decent work for seafarer and a level playing field for quality shipowners.

  2. Taking Decent Work on Board

    21 August 2012

    When the ILO adopted the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) in February 2006, Director-General Juan Somavia called it "making labour history" for seafarers around the world.The MLC, 2006, will come into force 12 months after ratification by 30 ILO member States, representing a total share of at least 33 percent of the world's gross tonnage (gt) of ships. The Convention promotes a strong enforcement regime to ensure that labour standards are enforced as effectively as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions on ship safety, security and environmental protection (SOLAS/MARPOL) by both flag and port States.

  3. Milestone ratifications of seafarers’ labour rights charter

    20 August 2012

    The ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention has now been ratified by 30 countries, meaning it will go into effect in a year’s time. The charter sets out the labour rights of the world’s 1.2 million seafarers.

  4. On course for decent shipping

    20 August 2012

    When the ILO adopted the Maritime Labour Convention in February 2006, Director-General Juan Somavia called it “making labour history”. Following the ratification by Russia and the Philippines, the Convention will come into force in 12 months’ time. What does this mean for the world’s 1.2 million seafarers?

  5. Philippines ratification marks global milestone for decent work for seafarers

    20 August 2012

    The Philippines is the 30th Member to have its ratification registered and join the group of the “first 30” ILO countries to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring decent work for seafarer and a level playing field for quality shipowners.

  6. Cyprus ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

    25 July 2012

    Cyprus is the 29th ILO Member and the ninth member of the European Union to ratify this landmark Convention.

  7. Sweden – a leader ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

    12 June 2012

    Sweden is the 28th ILO Member and the eighth member of the European Union to ratify this landmark Convention.