Maritime Labour Convention

Mozambique ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

Mozambique became the 98th Member State of the ILO to ratify the Convention.

News | 28 May 2021
On 25 May 2021, Mozambique became the 98th Member State of the ILO to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006). It is the 22nd country in Africa to commit to this landmark instrument.

The maritime sector plays an important role in the Mozambican economy. Mozambique has the 4th longest coastline in Africa, extending for over 2,400 Kilometres. More than 60 percent of Mozambican population live in coastal areas. In 2019, Mozambique had a fleet of 164 ships, representing 55,881 Gross Tonnage. The ratification of the MLC, 2006 and its effective implementation will contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic development in Mozambique, by ensuring that the expansion of the shipping sector to support trade guarantees decent working and living conditions for seafarers.

The MLC, 2006 is the fourth pillar of the international regulatory regime for the maritime sector, alongside the three Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), namely the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW).

The MLC, 2006 will enter into force for Mozambique on 25 May 2022, one year after its ratification.

For further information, please visit the MLC, 2006 webpage.