MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION

MLC 2006

Maritime Labour Certification, Inspection & Compliance

A structured maritime labour framework covering inspection, verification, documentation and compliance activities under the applicable MLC 2006 requirements and authorization framework.

MLC 2006
MLC 2006 FRAMEWORK

Maritime Labour Requirements

The Maritime Labour Convention provides a framework for seafarers' working and living conditions. The ARL MLC project is structured around controlled inspection, verification, documentation and follow-up processes.

01

Maritime Labour Certificate

Structured preparation, review and verification support associated with Maritime Labour certification, subject to the applicable authority and recognition requirements.

02

DMLC Part I & Part II

Review and control of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance and applicable ship-specific measures and supporting evidence.

03

MLC Surveys & Inspections

Structured inspection activities supported by controlled checklists, survey records and technical reporting.

04

Seafarers' Employment

Review areas may include employment agreements, wages, working conditions and applicable seafarer welfare arrangements.

05

Hours of Work & Rest

Review of applicable records and arrangements concerning hours of work and rest.

06

Accommodation

Review of applicable accommodation and onboard living-condition requirements.

07

Food & Catering

Review of applicable food, catering and onboard welfare arrangements.

08

Medical Care & Health

Review of applicable medical-care, health and occupational safety arrangements.

09

Repatriation

Review of applicable arrangements concerning repatriation and related financial security.

10

On-board Complaints

Review of procedures for receiving, documenting and addressing seafarer complaints.

11

Financial Security

Review of applicable financial-security arrangements relating to repatriation and shipowners' liability.

12

Deficiencies & Corrective Actions

Controlled recording, evaluation, correction and follow-up of deficiencies identified during applicable inspection activities.

MLC CERTIFICATION CYCLE

Structured Inspection & Verification

01

Application

Application and review of vessel information, requested scope and applicable requirements.

02

Document Review

Review of applicable MLC documentation, declarations and supporting records.

03

Inspection

Structured onboard inspection against the applicable requirements.

04

Findings

Documentation and evaluation of deficiencies and observations where applicable.

05

Corrective Action

Review and follow-up of corrective actions and supporting evidence.

06

Verification

Controlled technical review and completion of the applicable verification process.

MLC DOCUMENTATION

Controlled MLC Records

Application Records

Controlled applications and vessel information.

Inspection Checklists

Structured inspection checklists and records.

Survey Reports

Controlled survey and inspection reporting.

Deficiency Records

Findings, corrective actions and follow-up evidence.

Recognition & Authorization

Maritime Labour statutory certification and regulatory services shall only be represented as formally authorized, recognized or delegated where the applicable flag-state, maritime authority or competent authority has granted the required recognition or authorization.

ARL MLC SERVICES

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