Intermediate MLC Shipboard Inspection

DURING THE INSPECTION SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING

Effective implementation of the measures adopted by the shipowner to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements as well as measures to ensure continuous improvement in terms of:

a.16 items listed to be inspected and certified:

1. Minimum age
2. Medical certification (medical practitioner is duly qualified/recognized)
3. Qualifications of seafarers (STCW certification, personal safety training,
4. Seafarers’ employment agreements and any related Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
5. Use of any licensed or certified or regulated private recruitment and placement service
6. Hours of work or rest
7. Manning levels for the ship (at least as per Minimum Safe Manning)
8. Accommodation &
9. On-board recreational facilities
10. Food and catering
11. Health and safety and accident prevention
12. On-board medical care
13. On-board complaint procedures
14. Payment of wages
15. Financial Security for Repatriation
16. Financial Security relating to Shipowners’ Liability

b. Additional requirements that are only to be inspected although not subject to certification

• R2.4 Entitlement to leave
• R25 Social security
• A5.1.1 – General principles (a Copy of MLC, 2006 Convention should be placed onboard)

 

2022 MLC AMENDMENTS (in force as of 23/12/2024)

The new 2022 MLC amendments, although are not required in the Intermediate inspection, should be incorporated into DMLC Part II and/or MLC Manual and should be verified onboard.

For your guidance please see below relevant INSB Class Circulars:

• Technical Notice MLC 16-2024 – The 2022 Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
• Technical Notice MLC 15-2024 – The 2022 Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006