Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

  1. Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Part II (May 2022)

    5 to 13 May 2022 - Part II

    ► 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.

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

    NEW - Amendments to the proposals for amendment to the Code of the MLC

  2. NEW - FAQ MLC App available for download

    27 October 2021

    The new Website and App on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006) - 5th edition, 2019 are now available.

  3. COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

  4. Seafarers desperately need prompt access to medical care

    Press release - 6 October 2021

    With hundreds of thousands of seafarers unable to disembark due to COVID-19 restrictions, a joint statement issued by the two organizations says the issue of medical care for seafarers is ‘a matter of life or death’.

  5. COVID-19 and maritime and air transport

    Seafarers and aircrew need priority COVID-19 vaccination

    Press release - 26 March 2021

    UN organizations issue joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.

Latest news

  1. Amendments to the proposals for amendment to the Code of the MLC

    03 May 2022

  2. Preventive measures in the HQ building

    03 May 2022

  3. Practical information for the Fourth Meeting (Part II) of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – 5 to 13 May 2022

    03 May 2022

  4. Instructions for visitors accessing ILO premises during the Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – Part II (05 to 13 May 2022)

    03 May 2022

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Text of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

  1. MLC, 2006, as amended
    (Including 2018 amendments)

    1. MLC, 2006 Preamble and Articles
    2. Explanatory note to the regulations and code of the maritime labour convention
    3. Title 1. Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
    4. Title 2. Conditions of employment
    5. Title 3. Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
    6. Title 4. Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
    7. Title 5. Compliance and enforcement Appendixes

    1. Appendix A2-I
    2. Appendix A4-I
    3. Appendix B4-I
    4. Appendix A5-I
    5. Appendix A5-II :
      - Maritime Labour Certificate
      - Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance - Part I, II
      - Interim Maritime Labour Certificate
    6. Appendix A5-III
    7. Appendix B5-I - EXAMPLE of a National Declaration
  4. Amendments of 2014 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2014
       -  Acceptance of the amendments of 2014 - List countries
  5. Amendments of 2016 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2016
       - Acceptance of the amendments of 2016 - List countries
  6. Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

       - Text of the amendments of 2018
       - Acceptance of the amendments of 2018 - List countries

  1. Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - A Passport to Decent Work