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London (UK) Office
22 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 7BG, UK
Istanbul (Turkey) Office
19 Mayıs Mahallesi, 19 Mayis Street No 2 Sisli
The maritime industry is governed by international regulations that establish standards for the employment, welfare, safety, and rights of seafarers. Among these regulations, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) serves as a comprehensive framework that protects seafarers while promoting fair competition and compliance within the maritime sector.
This course provides participants with an overview of maritime labour law and the key requirements of MLC, 2006, focusing on seafarers' rights and obligations, employment conditions, working and rest hours, occupational health and safety, complaint procedures, and compliance requirements. The program aims to enhance participants' understanding of maritime labour standards and support effective implementation of MLC requirements onboard ships and within maritime organizations.
Understand the principles of maritime labour law and MLC requirements.
Identify the rights and obligations of seafarers and employers.
Apply requirements related to employment agreements and working conditions.
Interpret regulations governing hours of work and rest.
Recognize occupational health and safety requirements onboard ships.
Understand complaint procedures and compliance mechanisms.
Support MLC compliance and maritime labour inspections.
Ship Masters and Officers
Maritime HR and Crewing Personnel
Marine Superintendents
Maritime Compliance Officers
Safety and Quality Personnel
Ship Management Professionals
Personnel responsible for seafarer welfare and MLC compliance
Overview of Maritime Labour Law
Introduction to MLC, 2006
Rights and Responsibilities of Seafarers
Roles and Responsibilities of Employers
Seafarer Employment Agreements
Recruitment and Placement Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Wages, Leave, and Repatriation Rights
Working and Rest Hour Requirements
Fatigue Management
Accommodation and Welfare Standards
Recordkeeping and Compliance
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Hazard Identification and Risk Management
Medical Care and Health Protection
Accident Prevention and Reporting
Onboard Complaint Procedures
Maritime Labour Inspections
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Case Studies and Best Practices in Maritime Labour Managemen
