Maritime labour convention (MLC-2006), which came in to force on the 20th august 2013, is a mandatory certificate for almost all types of vessels now. Every ship of 500 GT or above and operating internationally needs to have the Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.
For ship’s staff facing MLC,2006 survey for the first time, this article will help to prepare for and face the survey successfully.
However, it is to note that MLC-2006 is for the protection and better safety and welfare of seafarers, and therefore the preparation and inspection of the survey should be ethical to point out sub-standard vessels and companies.