Following a decision adopted by the ILO Governing Body at its 340th Session (October-November 2020), the fourth meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee will take place in two parts.

• Part I was held in a virtual format from 19 to 23 April 2021.
• Part II will take place from  5 to 13 May 2022 (hybrid format). 

Following consultations with the Officers of the STC and taking into account the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fourth meeting (Part II) of the STC will take place from 5 to 13 May 2022 in a hybrid format. Physical attendance to the ILO headquarters in Geneva will be limited to a number of seafarers’ and shipowners’ representatives, 2 representatives per Member State having ratified the MLC, 2006 and 1 representative per Member State which have not ratified the Convention. All other accredited representatives will be able to participate via the zoom platform.

The online accreditation system to the meeting will stay open until 2 May 2022 (deadline extended). The necessary access codes were sent to each Government through their Permanent Missions in Geneva (or as otherwise agreed), to the secretariats of the Shipowners’ and Seafarers’ groups and to the Observers invited to the meeting. Please contact the secretariat at mlcstc@ilo.org should you encounter any difficulties.

Submitting amendments to the proposals for amendment to the Code of the MLC

Information for participants:

Preparatory session for Governments (6-7 April 2022, online, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Geneva Time))

• Presentation

Information session on the Fourth meeting of the STC, Part II (26 January 2022):

• Video recording of the information session (Floor)
• Presentation

Special arrangements and rules of procedure applicable to the Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the MLC, 2006 – Part II

NEW - Instructions for visitors accessing ILO premises
NEW - Practical information
NEW - Preventive measures

Information related to the Meeting:

• Part II: Agenda (May 2022)
• Part II: Draft Programme of Work (May 2022)
• Summary of observations and suggestions on the proposals for amendments to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended
• Background paper for discussion (including proposals for amendment to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended in accordance with Article XV)
• NEW - Amendments to the proposals for amendment to the Code of the MLC