Has anyone heard how this Maritime Labour Convention will affect U.S. Flag vessels. I mean in any meaningful way. From what I can tell we are going to post some more placards on the bulkheads and supposedly we have to have a copy of our original contract of employment. Mind you I work for an “At Wil…

When did the US ratify the convention?

I’m not exactly sure. I just know we had office personnel onboard making sure we were up to date. I assumed it was part of sub chapter M.

It didn’t and this was the subject of another thread.

Thanks. Been absent for a bit on here. My concern on this thread is the mention of sub M, now wondering what TPO has done the COI audit and whether they are enforcing some MLC regulations. Look MLC has leveled the playing field for Mariners, it is a wonderful convention that has helped so many n…

It requires inspections to get and keep the certificate, but as far as PSC, no inspection as long as you can show a valid certificate.

From the USCG CVC Website … The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 will enter into force on August 20, 2013. The MLC requires certain ships that engage on international voyages have a valid Maritime Labour Convention certificate issued by its flag administration. The U.S. has not ratified the MLC. …

U.S. flag ships that sail foreign can carry a SOVC-MLC as below. From: NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-13 The Coast Guard intends to issue a Statement of Voluntary Compliance-Maritime Labour Convention (SOVC-MLC) certificate to U.S. flagged-vessels demonstrating compliance with th…

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There is a post about it here: USCG recognition on foreign stcw certificates and license

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