Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006)

The new edition includes answers relating to the 2022 and 2025 amendments to the Code of the Convention, as well as the role of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 in the context of crises, conflicts and wars and the recognition of seafarers as key workers. It further refers to the elimination of violence and harassment on board, the right to social connectivity through internet access, the enhanced protection of seafarers in cases of abandonment and criminalization and specific issues related to the protection of women seafarers.

As 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, the FAQ and the Compendium of Maritime Labour Instruments serve as timely accessible and practical resources for ILO constituents and stakeholders worldwide, contributing to the promotion of decent work at sea through the effective implementation of maritime and fishing international labour standards.

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