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Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 447 of 2007) respecting the Service of Seafarers. -

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-79781

Contains 4 chapters and 29 sections concerning, inter alia, the bureau of service for seamen, the financing and administration of the bureau, its management, executive committee and representation, auditing and appeal of its decisions. The Act repeals the Act No. 452 of 1972 concerning service and education activities for seamen.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance No. 1408 of 2006 on the application of Seafarer's Pensions Act (No. 1290 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-R-74966

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act on the Registering of Ship's Crew (1360/2006). (Laki laivaväen luetteloinnista) -

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74867

Provides rules to ensure that the information in the registration of seafarers employment conditions is correct and to protect the seafarers' privacy.

Repeals Act No. 1005 of 1986.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Merimieseläkelaki) -

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74963

Provides the right to old-age pension, part-time pension, rehabilitation and disability pension for seafarers and family and funeral grants for their families.
Chapter 1: Definitions.
Chapter 2: Scope of application.
Chapter 3: Pension and rehabilitation grants.
Chapter 4: Calculation methods.
Chapter 5: Deductions to be made.
Chapter 6: Adaptations due to changes in wages and prices.
Chapters 7 and 8: Procedural rules concerning the application,decisions and appeals.
Chapters 10 and 11: Insurance and costs.
Chapter 12: Supervision.
Chapter 13: Administration.
Chapters 14-18 : Revision and accounts.
Chapter 19: Inspection.
Chapter 20: Collection, transfer and security of information.
Chapter 21: Additional rules and entry into force.

Repeals Seamen's Pensions Act (72/1956).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act No. 1258 of 2006 amending the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74986

Inserts section 8a (conditions of payment).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act No. 1094 of 2006 to amend section 24 of the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2006-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74977

Provides for appeal procedure.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 838 of 2006) of the Ministry of Labour to amend section 2 of the Provisions (No. 816 of 2003) respecting employer's duty to compensate workers for their loss of personal property in case of sea accident.

Adoption: 2006-09-20 | Date of entry into force: 2006-10-01 | FIN-2006-R-74903

Amends section 2 (workers entitelments).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 365 of 2006) to amend the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2006-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 2006-06-01 | FIN-2006-L-73810

Adds new ss. 26(3) (information and assistance) and 26a (transmission of confidential data).

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (No. 949 of 2004) to amend Council of State Ordinance (No. 1295 of 2000) respecting wage guarantees for seafarers.

Adoption: 2004-11-04 | Date of entry into force: 2004-11-15 | FIN-2004-R-69585

Amends s. 5 (payment according to the wage guarantee) and repeals s. 3.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 939 of 2004) to amend the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2004-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 2004-11-15 | FIN-2004-L-69027

Amends, i.a., ss. 10(1) (right to be heard), 12(1) (decision as to wage guarantee), 15 (duty of reimbursement), 24(1) and (2) (appeal), 26(2) (right to information) and 27 (unjustified wage guarantee benefit). Adds new ss. 10(3), 12a (serving of decision) and 24(4) (appeal).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 941 of 2004) to amend ss. 1 and 2 of the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (No. 296 of 1976).

Adoption: 2004-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 2004-12-01 | FIN-2004-L-69031

Amends ss. 1(3) (field of application) and 2(9) (exceptions from the field of application).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 355 of 2004) to amend ss. 15 and 21 of the Adult Education Assistance Act (No. 1276 of 2000).

Adoption: 2004-05-07 | Date of entry into force: 2004-06-01 | FIN-2004-L-67530

Amends s. 21(2) and adds new ss. 15(3) and 21(4) (reclaim and prescription of benefits).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 136 of 2004) to amend section 6 of the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2004-02-20 | Date of entry into force: 2004-09-01 | FIN-2004-L-67228

Amends s. 6 concerning employee's duty of notification of wage claims with regard to an employer's bankruptcy.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Provisions of the Ministry of Labour (No. 816 of 2003) to amend section 2 of the Provisions of the Labour Ministry respecting the employer's duty to compensate workers for their loss of personal property in case of sea accident (No. 816 of 2000).

Adoption: 2003-09-17 | Date of entry into force: 2003-10-01 | FIN-2003-L-66000

Amends section 2 whereby the worker is entitled to compensation from the employer in case of loss of personal property in sea accident.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 934 of 2002) to amend the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (No. 296 of 1976). -

Adoption: 2002-11-08 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | FIN-2002-L-63001

Adds section 5a (Reduced working hours) in Chapter 2.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 151 of 2001) to amend the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (No. 296 of 1976).

Adoption: 2001-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2001-03-01 | FIN-2001-L-58922

Contains several amendments including repealed and additional provisions, covering, inter alia, ss. 1 (scope of application), 3 (definitions), 9a (minimum rest period), 9b (minimum rest period of nine hours uninterruptedly for young workers under the age of 18), 16 (permission concerning exceptions under this Act), 19 (equalisation scheme of working time), 19a (scheme on work shifts), 20 (book-keeping of work hours), 20a and 20b (binding nature of the provisions and exceptions under labour contracts and collective agreements), 22 (supervision), and 24 (penal sanctions).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 153 of 2001) to amend section 24 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 2001-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2001-03-01 | FIN-2001-L-58924

Amended s. 24. Provides for the possibility for collective agreements to regulate provisions concerning various leave aspects differently from the Act, under certain specified conditions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000). (Merimiesten palkkaturvalaki) -

Adoption: 2000-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | FIN-2000-L-58580

Contains 32 sections covering, inter alia, general rules (objectives, scope of application, and authorities), conditions for obtaining payment under the wage guarantee, application for wage guarantee and processing of the application, decisions on wage guarantee and payment rules, reimbursement, rules of appeal and special rules (information, penal sanctions, and miscellaneous). Repeals Act No. 927 of 1979 on the same subject.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions of the Ministry of Labour (No. 803 of 2000) respecting the employer's duty to compensate workers for their loss of personal property in case of sea accident.

Adoption: 2000-09-13 | Date of entry into force: 2000-10-01 | FIN-2000-R-58309

Contains five sections covering, inter alia, scope of application (workers in work relation under s. 1 of the Seamen's Act No. 423 of 1978), compensation (conditions and amount), payment in kind as compensation, and entry into force.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 303 of 2000) to bring into force the Seafarers' Hours of Work and the Manning of Ships Convention.

Adoption: 2000-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2000-04-22 | FIN-2000-R-57138

Enters into force 22 April 2000.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 304 of 2000) to bring into force the Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Convention.

Adoption: 2000-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2000-05-25 | FIN-2000-R-57139

Enters into force 25 May 2000.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 65 of 2000) respecting safety on board certain fishing vessels. -

Adoption: 2000-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 2000-02-15 | FIN-2000-R-56143

Contains 68 sections covering, inter alia, general provisions (scope of application, definitions, concerned fishing vessels), inspection of Finnish fishing vessels, safety rules (construction, fire-resistancy and other technical safety aspects), prevention of oil discharge, living conditions on board, competence of crew on board Finnish fishing vessels and miscellaneous provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 120 of 1999) to amend the Ordinance respecting medical examinations for seafarers (No. 476 of 1980).

Adoption: 1999-02-05 | Date of entry into force: 1999-03-01 | FIN-1999-R-52216

Amends ss. 8 (providing information for medical examination purposes), 10 (exemptions), and 11 (prohibition to continue working on board).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act respecting a register of medical examinations of seafarers (25/1999). (Laki merimiehen lääkärintarkastuksista pidettävästä rekisteristä)

Adoption: 1999-01-22 | Date of entry into force: 1999-03-01 | FIN-1999-L-52212

Contains five sections covering, inter alia, objectives and contents of register, sending of medical certificate, supply and keeping of information from register, and entry into force.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance on Ship Surveys (1123/1999). -

Adoption: 1999 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-01 | FIN-1999-R-73912

Provides for the surveying of merchant ships to ensure that they comply with the regulations concerning ship safety including structure, machinery and equipment and the regulations concerning prevention of pollution from ships.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decision of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the competence of a ship's crew (1019/1999). -

Adoption: 1999 | Date of entry into force: 1999-11-15 | FIN-1999-R-73913

Sets out the training requirements for deck hands, basic emergency training of new and existing crew members, revalidation of ratings' certificates, revalidation of deck officers' and engineer officers' certificates and restriction of certification in certain cases.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 343 of 1998) to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 1998-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-01 | FIN-1998-L-50568

Amends s. 8 (division of semester), and adds subsections 17a (calculation of paid leave), 18 (3) (settlement of paid leave at the end of a working relationship) and 19a (paid leave in case of different work assignments with same employer).

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 257 of 1997) to Amend the Ordinance (No. 535 of 1989) respecting the Committee on Seafarers' Questions.

Adoption: 1997-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-01 | FIN-1997-R-47463

Amends ss. 1(3) and 1(4) of s. 2 (definition of the committee's tasks), and ss. 3 of s.3 (composition of committee).

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 267 of 1997) to amend Ordinance (No. 518 of 1976) respecting crew accommodation on board ships.

Adoption: 1997-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-01 | FIN-1997-R-47468

Amends ss. 38 (4) (tripartite consultations).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 18 of 1997) to amend Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 1997-01-10 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-01 | FIN-1997-L-47461

Amends s. 30 (1) (registration by employer of employees' holidays).

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance on the Manning of Ships, Certification of Seafarers and Watchkeeping (1256/1997). -

Adoption: 1997 | Date of entry into force: 1998-01-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 1998-08-01 | FIN-1997-R-73917

Chapter 1 - General provisions
Chapter 2 - Manning principles
Chapter 3 - Manning ratification procedure
Chapter 4 - Crew competence and related general provisions
Chapter 5 - Deck and engine department certificates
Chapter 6 - Catering department certificates
Chapter 7 - Alternative and additional certification
Chapter 8 - Watch keeping
Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous provisions
Also repeals the Decree on watchkeeping on board (666/1981) of 25 September 1981.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 334 of 1996) to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act.

Adoption: 1996-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-01 | FIN-1996-L-46237

Amends sections 14(2) (benefits in kind during vacation), 26 (exceptions permitted for foreign employers), 27(2) (conditions for exceptions for foreign employers), and 35 (competent court).

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1656 of 1995) to bring into force the Convention concerning health protection and medical care for seafarers.

Adoption: 1995-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-17 | FIN-1995-R-43692

Enters into force 1996-01-17.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 243 of 1996) to amend the Maritime Act (No. 674 of 1994).

Adoption: 1995-11-24 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-21 | FIN-1995-L-46234

Amends chapter 4 (attatchment on ships) and section 1(2) of chapter 21 (competent court and procedure in matters related to maritime law) and adds a new section 5(3) of Chapter 21 (competent court in matters related to transportation of passengers).

Finland - Seafarers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision (No. 1328 of 1995) of the Council of State to amend sections 8 and 18 of the Decision (No. 417 of 1981) of the Council of State respecting working environment on board ships.

Adoption: 1995-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 1995-12-01 | FIN-1995-M-43659

Amends sections 8(2) and 18(2) and inserts a new subsection 8(3). The changes concern safety measures in relation to electrical appliances.

Finland - Seafarers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision (No. 1329 of 1995) of the Council of State to amend Decision (No. 418 of 1981) to lay down rules for work on board ship.

Adoption: 1995-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 1995-12-01 | FIN-1995-M-43660

Inserts new sections 7(3), 7a and 9a (safety inspections and verifications).

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 783 of 1995) respecting the conclusion of contracts of employment covered by the Seafarer's Act (No. 423 of 1978)

Adoption: 1995-05-01 | Date of entry into force: 1995-06-01 | FIN-1995-R-43637

Provisions on the minimum requirements regarding issues to be covered by contracts of employment (parties, validity, name of ship, qualifications and position of employee, salary and payment conditions, working time, vacation rules, notice period and, if applicable, the collective agreements governing the employment relationship), as well as matters related thereto.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

The Maritime Act (1994/674) (Merilaki) -

Adoption: 1994-07-15 | FIN-1994-L-46235

Contains six sections, subdivided in 24 chapters. Section 1: Ships, Section 2: Shipping companies, Section 3: Responsibility, Section 4, Contracts for maritime transportation, Section 5: Maritime accidents, Section 6: Concluding provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Seafarer's Pension Act (No. 1595 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-L-36803

Provisions in respect to old-age benefit, disability benefit, partial retirement, old age benefit in case of long-standing unemployment and calculation of benefits.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act to amend section 33 a of the Act respecting unemployment funds (No. 1100 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-03 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-L-35230

Provides that an employer is not obliged to pay premium for unemployment insurance for a worker employed on a Finnish ship unless he is resident in Finland.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act to amend section 30 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 27 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-01 | FIN-1993-L-37190

Provides that the employer shall keep diaries in respect of employees' annual leave and payments during such leave.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Register of Ships Ordinance (874/1993). -

Adoption: 1993 | Date of entry into force: 1993-11-01 | FIN-1993-R-73921

Provides for the registration of ships. Repeals the Decree (212/1927) of July 29, 1927 on Implementing the Register of Ships Act.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1592 of 1992) to amend the Ordinance (No. 137 of 1981) respecting guaranteed payment for Seafarers.

Adoption: 1992-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | FIN-1992-R-43563

Amends s. 4

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

An Act to amend section 3 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 443 of 1984) (No. 1441 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-01 | FIN-1992-L-42873

Days on maternity or parental leave are considered as days worked.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1441 of 1992) to amend section 3 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 443 of 1984).

Adoption: 1992-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-01 | FIN-1992-L-43556

Days on maternity or parental leave are considered as days worked.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act to amend sections 27a and 33 of the Act respecting pension for seafarers. (No. 951 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-10-23 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | FIN-1992-L-34516

Provides for rules in respect of reclamation of pension.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend section 5 of the Ordinance (No. 535 of 1989, as amended by Ordinance No. 1412 of 1991) respecting the delegation for seafarer matters. (No. 294 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-03-27 | Date of entry into force: 1992-06-01 | FIN-1992-R-31648

Provides for the delegation to appoint chairman and other members of the sections.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance on the entry into force of the Accommodation of Crews Convention (Supplementary Provisions). (No. 213 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-03-02 | Date of entry into force: 1992-03-15 | FIN-1992-R-31644

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (1220:89) to amend Ordinance (535:89) respecting the Committee on Seafarers' questions.

Adoption: 1989-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | FIN-1989-R-30945

Amends sections 3(1 and 2), 4 and 5(4) (composition of the Committee and decision-making process).

Finland - Seafarers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision (1001:89) of the Ministry of Manpower respecting instructions concerning medical examinations of seafarers.

Adoption: 1989-11-15 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | FIN-1989-M-30952

Act (476:80) respecting medical examinations of seafarers and instructions issued on 1989-11-15 by the Ministry.