
The 2022 amendments to MLC 2006, adopted at the ILO 110th session in Geneva, are expected to come into force from 23rd December 2024. Here is a brief overview.
Regulation 1.4 – Recruitment and placement
Further protection for seafarers if a recruitment or placement agent fails to meet its obligations under the seafarer’s employment agreement. Seafarers should be informed of their rights, prior to or in the process of engagement.
Regulation 2.5 – Repatriation
Flag and Port states must be proactive in facilitating and assisting seafarers who require repatriation, Continue reading “MLC amendments set to enter into force in December 2024”