Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - the inspection and certification of the maritime labour conditions of Indian flag ships - reg.

**Indian Seafarers: Maritime Labour Convention Implementation Summary**

Applicable to: Indian flag ships

Effective Date: 09.10.16

Superseded Circulars: MS Notice No. 1, 2, 11, 15, 16, 17, 2013

Key Changes and Requirements

The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) has been ratified by India and came into force on 09.10.16.

Existing Statements of Compliance (SOC) issued to Indian flag ships are deemed to be 'Maritime Labour Certificates' until 09.10.17.

Apply for issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Part-I to the respective Mercantile Marine Department (MMD).

Prepare and submit DMLC Part-II to the MMD for endorsement, with a copy to the Recognised Organisation (RO).

Pay a fee of Rs 25,000 for issuance of DMLC.

RO may inspect and issue an interim Maritime Labour Certificate valid for 6 months.

RO shall carry out the initial inspection within 3 months, prior to the expiry of the interim certificate.

RO shall issue a Maritime Labour Certificate valid for 5 years upon successful inspection.

Intermediate inspection shall be conducted between the 2nd and 3rd anniversary dates of the MLC certificate, with a fee of Rs 8,000.

Renewal inspection shall be carried out within 3 months prior to the expiry date of the certificate.

II/4 Annexure - I

Important Note

Ship owners should utilise the services of one Recognised Organisation for interim/initial and renewal inspections, if possible.

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