Exemption of repair technicians from the purview of MLC,2006-reg.

Applicable to: Shipowners and Masters

Effective Date: 15th January, 2018

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

The following conditions apply to the exemption of repair technicians from MLC, 2006:

i) Shipowners must have an agreement with the contractor ensuring labor and social standards protection.
ii) The duration of stay on board must not exceed 120 days in a year.
iii) Sea service of repair technicians will not count towards CoC/CDC.
iv) Living and working facilities for repair technicians must not compromise those of regular crew.
v) Shipowners/Masters must ensure repair technicians follow ISM Code safety practices.
vi) Data of repair technicians' placement on board must be submitted in the e-migrate system.

II/4 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Important Note

Shipowners and Masters must ensure compliance with the exemption conditions to avoid penalties under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.

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