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