Bulletin 296: 2016 Amendments to MLC 2006

2016 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, as amended

Application: All ship-owners, operators, masters and officers of merchant ships and authorised Classification societies, Barbados Registrars and Nautical Inspectors

This Bulletin gives notice that amendments to the above noted Convention will come into effect on 8 January 2019; namely the protection of seafarers against shipboard harassment and bullying and to allow for an extension of the validity of the MLC Certificate when a renewal survey has been held but no new certificate can be issued – see text overleaf.

We will update our Certificate prior to the entry into force date.

Meantime ship-owners and operators are advised to review their management systems to ensure they include procedures for the elimination of harassment and bullying on board and reference the procedures in the DMLC Part II.

Please be aware of the latest amendments and ensure that you have the required 2019 edition of the Manual when it is published.