What is MLC 2006?
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) is an international treaty adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO), often called the "seafarers' bill of rights." It consolidates over 65 previous ILO maritime conventions into one comprehensive instrument covering nearly all aspects of seafarers' working and living conditions.
MLC 2006 Key Protections
- Minimum wage requirements
- Maximum working hours (14 hours/day, 72 hours/week) and minimum rest
- Annual leave (2.5 days/month)
- Free repatriation to home country
- Medical care and compensation for illness/injury
- Accommodation and recreational facility standards
- Recruitment and placement standards (Manning Agents)
