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Inspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024 (Part 2)

Tec No.:TEC- 1337 (129kb)

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Issued:5 Dec 2024

As you are aware by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1327 issued on 28 June 2024, the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 23 December 2024 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. In this regard, ClassNK's policy for the inspection and the information /instructions from the flag administrations as of 29 November 2024 are summarized below for your reference. [Inspections by ClassNK] In line with the 2022 Amendments, ClassNK intends to conduct the following inspections in addition to the flag requirements. (To be continued)

Inspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024

Tec No.:TEC- 1327 (104kb)

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Issued:28 Jun 2024

As you are aware, the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 23 December 2024 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. According to these amendments, shipowners should pay particular attention to the following provisions as they relate to the relevant items. For your reference, please find the AMENDMENTS OF 2022 TO THE MLC, 2006 as the attached. 1. Standard A3.1 (Accommodation and recreational facilities) (1) Appropriate recreational facilities including social connectivity (e.g., internet access, etc.) are to be provided to seafarers. 2. Standard A3.2 (Food and catering) (1) Food and drinking water are to be provided free of charge to the seafarer during the period of engagement. (2) Meals provided to the seafarer are to

The procedure for document review for DMLC Part-II and on-board inspection for Japanese flag

Tec No.:TEC- 1285 (27kb)

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Issued:17 Jan 2023

(Background) The MLC Convention 2006 was ratified in 2013, and about 10 years have passed since the MLC Convention came into force on 5th August 2014 for Japanese flagged ships. So, from 2023 onwards, many ships will be due for the second renewal inspection. For the first renewal inspection, document review and on-board inspection have been carried out since 15 and 16 items of DMLC Part-II were newly established in accordance with the amendments of 2014 to the MLC, 2006(Regulations 2.5 and 4.2 of the MLC Convention). For Japanese flag ships, even if there is no revision of the MLC Convention like amendments of 2014, it is stipulated that DMLC Part-I will be reissued at the time of issuing the MLC certificate at renewal inspection in accordance with the Mari

Amendments of 2018 to the code of the MLC, 2006 (effective on and after 26 Dec. 2020) (for non-Japanese flag vessels)

Tec No.:TEC- 1227 (178kb)

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Issued:29 Jan 2021

As you are aware by our ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1219 issued on 25 Nov. 2020, the Amendments of 2018 to the MLC, 2006 entered into force on 26 Dec. 2020 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. Since the issued date, various flag administrations have newly issued or updated the circulars. The table for the handling of each flag state as of 29 Jan. 2021 has been updated as attachment 1 and included in this technical information. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1219. Please refer to the followings for the requirements, the Inspection by ClassNK and etc. [Requirements] (1)　A seafarer's employment agreement shall continue to have effect while a seafarer is held captive on or of

AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers

Tec No.:TEC- 1221 (3452kb)

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Issued:27 Nov 2020

Marine Notice 10/2020 stating AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)'s interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. In the Marine Notice, it is stated that the interim approach will be extended until 28 February 2021. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1211. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), signed by all parties, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served on board a vessel

This Technical Information became null and void on 29 Jan 2021.

Amendments of 2018 to the code of the MLC, 2006 (effective on and after 26 Dec. 2020) (for non-Japanese flag vessels)

Tec No.:TEC- 1219 (2010kb)

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Issued:25 Nov 2020

As you are aware, the Amendments of 2018 to the MLC, 2006 enter into force on 26 Dec. 2020 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. The following requirements are newly added by the Amendments. (1) A seafarer's employment agreement shall continue to have effect while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. (2) Wages shall continue to be paid while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. As flag state administrations have issued the related circulars and documents for the Amendments, please refer to the website of each administration. For your reference, ClassNK has listed the available circulars to its knowl

This Technical Information became null and void on 27 Nov 2020.

AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers

Tec No.:TEC- 1211 (3570kb)

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Issued:7 Oct 2020

Marine Notice 04/2020 stating AMSA's interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), which is signed by all parties and is being complied with, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served continuously on board a vessel for more than 11 months, and less than 13 months without taking leave, the master will be required to provide a plan for the seafarer's repatriation which is approved by the flag State,

Amendment and on shipboard verification of DMLC(Part I and Part II) relating to the entry into force of the 2014 Amendments to the MLC,2006

Tec No.:TEC- 1142 (51kb)

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Issued:21 Dec 2017

As informed by TEC-1098, the shipboard verification of compliance with the 2014 amendments to MLC, 2006 is expected during the initial inspection, the first intermediate inspection or the first renewal inspection whichever period is earlier after 18th January 2017. Most ships to which MLC has been issued with the enforcement of the Convention on 20th August 2013 are coming to renewal timing of the certificate by August 2018 which is limit of time for verification of the amendments. As the procedures for the verification of the compliance with the amendments are same as the normal procedures of DMLC Part II amendment and the following shipboard verification, the review of the DMLC Part II amended by the shipowner shall be completed prior to the scheduled

Inspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2014 Amendments to the MLC,2006 on 18th January 2017

Tec No.:TEC- 1098 (5597kb)

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Issued:28 Dec 2016

As you are aware, the 2014 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 18th January 2017 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. Ships flying flag of the member States are required to carry the certificates or other documentary evidence of financial security complying with the requirements of the amendments on board. In addition, the DMLC Part II will need to be revised by the shipowner associating with issuance of the revised DMLC Part I issued by the flag State administration and subsequently shipboard verification of its implementation is also required. In this connection, the resolution on transitional measures relating to the entry into force of this amendments adopted by ILO states that the Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) issue

Surveys of new building ships on implementation of MLC, 2006

Tec No.:TEC- 973 (48kb)

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Issued:15 Nov 2013

The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 has come into force on 20 August 2006. As you know well, the Convention prescribes that ships constructed on or after the date of enforcement shall be applied to the new standards of constructions and equipment for accommodation/recreational facilities set out in the regulation 3.1 of the Convention. ClassNK has established the Rules; "Rules for the Inspection and Registration of Maritime Labor System" (for Japanese ships, ClassNK has also amended "Rules for facilities of accommodation and sanitary") incorporated with requirements of the Convention and then verifies the compliance with requirements of constructions and equipment for accommodation/recreational facilities through the examination/approval of drawings & plan

Survey and certificate for crew accommodation of vessels flying Belize Flag

Tec No.:TEC- 659 (120kb)

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Issued:9 May 2006

Effective on 15 July 2005, the Government of Belize ratified the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1976, (No.147) and the Accommodation of Crews Convention, 1949 (No.92) and its (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1970 (No.133) of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Regarding to the above, Technical Note TN-0017 has been noted by the Administration. Under the Accommodation of Crews Convention (Revised), 1949 (No.92) contained in the Appendix to ILO No.147 and the Accommodation of Crews (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1970 (No.133) (hereinafter, Conventions), the Administration is required to ensure that the crew accommodation onboard every seagoing mechanically propelled vessel, whether public or privately owned, which is

Crew accommodation for Hong Kong flagged vessels

Tec No.:TEC- 552 (95kb)

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Issued:28 Oct 2003

The Hong Kong Government has notified of revised instruction for Crew accommodation which requires to apply the ILO Convention No.133 in addition to previous requirement of ILO Convention No.92. For ships newly registered to the Hong Kong, please submit relevant plans to the nearest ClassNK exclusive service site for the inspection of crew accommodation as follows; 1. Application (1) For new buildings: ILO Convention No.92 and No.133 should be complied with. Further information, for new buildings which have been submitted an application for classification and statutory services during construction, ILO Convention No.92 should be complied with as a basic standard, and ILO Convention No.133 should be complied with as far as possible. (2) For exist

Crew Accommodation for the Marshall Islands flag ships

Tec No.:TEC- 517 (100kb)

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Issued:15 Apr 2003

Crew accommodation on ships registered to the Marshall Islands is not required to satisfy ILO convention requirements. However, the government encourages applying ILO Conventions No. 92 and No. 133. The government provides Documents of Compliance, which certify that shipboard accommodations comply with either ILO Convention No. 92 or No. 133. This optional certification will be issued, at the request of a ships owner or operator, upon satisfactory completion of the necessary plan review and shipboard surveys. If you want to have above certification and make an application to us, ClassNK service site will issue the certification on behalf of the government. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Materia

Crew Accommodations of Singapore Ships

Tec No.:TEC- 235 (195kb)

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Issued:30 Nov 1997

The "Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations 1997 will enter into force on 1 December 1997. The Regulations are based on the ILO Convention No. 92 and contain provisions setting minimum standards for the location, construction, arrangement, equipment and facilities of crew accommodations on board ships. The Regulations will apply to new ships (of which keels are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 December 1997) of 500 gross tons and above, and existing ships (which are not new ships) of 500 gross tons and above of which the crew accommodations are substantially altered or reconstructed on or after 1 December 1997. The Society has now been authorized by the Singapore Government to survey the crew accommodation