Blog Preview
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, 2006 - Inspection & Certification of Indian Flag Ships**
Applicable to:
Indian flag ships
Effective Date:
09.10.16
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No. 1 of 2013, MS Notice No. 11 of 2013, MS Notice No. 15 of 2013, MS Notice No. 21 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Ratification & Effective Date
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) has been ratified by India and came into force on 09.10.16.
2. Existing Statements of Compliance
Existing Statements of Compliance (SOC) issued to Indian flag ships are deemed to be 'Maritime Labour Certificates'.
- Validity: Before 09.10.17 or before the expiry of the existing SOC, whichever is earlier.
3. Fresh Maritime Labour Certificate
Indian flag ships must obtain a fresh 'Maritime Labour Certificate' within one year from 09.10.16, i.e., before 09.10.17 or before the expiry of the existing SOC, whichever is earlier.
- Process: Follow the process outlined in Annexure - I of this MS Notice.
II/4 Recognised Organisations (ROs)
- Indian Register of Shipping
- Lloyd's Register Group Limited
- Bureau Veritas
- American Bureau of Shipping
- Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
- Korean Register of Shipping
- RINA Services S.p.A.
- DNV GL AS
Important Note
Ship owners should utilise the services of one Recognised Organisation for interim/initial and renewal inspections, if possible.
Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?
Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.