The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has actually introduced the 3rd version of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention.
Covering all changes made to the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) given that it participated in pressure in 2013, the magazine consists of useful guidance, info as well as essential lessons found out by market bodies.
Natalie Shaw, Director of Employment Affairs at ICS claims: “These brand-new standards supply a structure to aid all associated with the market recognize exactly how the MLC functions. Companies can utilize them to help in establishing their very own plans as well as treatments as well as integrate them in their functioning techniques.
“Every Master should have a copy of the updated guidelines on board and companies should also have copies in their shore-based offices. Indeed many shipowners seem to agree, as we have already presold the first print run of the guidelines, prior to official launch.”
New in Edition 3
- Mandatory setups for the stipulation of monetary safety to deal with situations of seafarer desertion.
- Changes to employment contract to deal with piracy.
- Measures to stop harassment as well as intimidation.
- New ICS/ International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) well-being standards.
- Implementation of health and wellness stipulations.
The brand-new Guidelines consist of useful info on usual concerns developing from the evaluation procedures as well as treatments utilized by different port State control (PSC) authorities along with sustain products established by different celebrations, consisting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) as well as ITF.
The area on well-being stipulation has actually been completely upgraded in accordance with raising digitalization as well as the adjustments in innovation that impact the seafarer’s office. A duplicate of the complete MLC standards as well as a variety of various other valuable papers are consisted of, assisting shipowners fulfill the need to bring a duplicate of the convention aboard.
A corresponding electronic variation is additionally consisted of, including a profile of extra info to help shipowners to efficiently use the MLC aboard their vessels.
Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention is readily available HERE
