Guidance for port state inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
- Informative Guidance
- Revision 0.1 - December 2016
This document explains how the ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), a mandatory instrument where non-compliance can result in legal sanctions, applies to Port State Control (PSC) inspections, particularly for offshore support vessels and marine contractors.
The document's purpose is to help companies understand when the MLC applies, what inspectors look for, and how to prepare to avoid detention or enforcement action.
Contents
Introduction
Glossary
Application scope of the MLC – Does it apply to you?
Are you ready for a PSC inspection?
Carrying out PSC under the MLC: Main elements of inspection
Carrying out PSC under the MLC: Procedure
What can companies do to prepare?
References
Revision
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Rev. 1.1 - June 2024Page 2, references & bookmarking (layout) updated; no change to content
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Rev. 1 - June 2018Document reviewed - retained with no changes
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Rev. - December 2016Initial publication