MLC 2006 TITLE-2 CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

MLC 2006 TITLE-2

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

1.SEAFARERS EMPLOYMENT AND AGREEMENT

            TO ENSURE THE SEAFARERS HAVE A FAIR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WHICH WILL SET OUT A CLEAN WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND SIGNED BY BOTH SEAFARER AND SHIP OWNER OR A REPRESENTATIVE OF A SHIP OWNER. A DOCUMENT TO BE KEPT ONBOARD

            SEAFARERS NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, BIRTH PLACE, SHIP OWNERS NAME AND ADDRESS, PLACE AND DATE OF SEAFARERS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, CAPACITY IN WHICH SEAFARER EMPLOYED, WAGES OF SEAFARER.etc

2.WAGES

            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARER ARE PAID TO THEIR SERVICES

            PAYMENT OF SEAFARER SHALL BE MADE NOT GREATER THAN MONTHLY INTERVAL

            PAY SLIP OR MONTHLY ACCOUNT OF PAYMENT TO BE PROVIDED TO SEAFARER

            PROVISIONS SHOULD BE MADE THAT PART OF PAYMENT SHOULD BE CREDITED TO THE LEAGAL BENEFICIARY  AS PER THE SEAFARER WISH AND SHOULD BE REMITTED IN TIME

3.HOURS OF WORK OR HOURS OF REST

HOURS OF WORK MEANS TIME DURING WHICH SEAFARERS ARE REQUIRED TO DO WORK ON ACCOUNT OF THE SHIP

HOURS OF REST MEANS TIME OUTSIDE HOURS OF WORK, THIS NOT INCLUDE SHORT BREAK

            1.MAXIMUM HOURS OF WORK SHALL NOT EXCEED

            - 14 HRS IN ANY 24 HRS PERIOD  AND

            - 72 HRS IN ANY SEVEN DAY PERIOD

                                    OR

            2.MINIMUM HOURS OF REST SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN

            - 10 HRS IN ANY 24 HRS PERIOD  AND

            - 77 HRS IN SEVEN DAY PERIOD

HOURS OF REST MAY BE DIVIDED IN TO NOT MORE THAN TWO PERIODS ONE OF WHICH SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN SIX HOURS IN LENGTH AND INTERVALS BETWEEN CONSIDERABLE PERIOD OF REST SHALL NOT EXCEED 14 HRS

SEAFARERS BELOW 18 YEARS OF AGE- WORKING HOURS SHALL NOT EXCEED 8HRS/DAY OR 40 HRS/WEEK AND OVERTIME SHOULD BE WORKED WHERE IT IS UNAVOIDABLE FOR SAFETY  REASONS MINIMUM LUNCH BREAK SHOULD BE ONE HOUR

4.ENTITLEMENT OF LEAVE

            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARER HAVE ADEQUATE LEAVE. SEAFARER EMPLOYED ON SHIP SHALL GIVE PAID ANNUAL LEAVE (2.5 DAYS/MONTH OF EMPLOYMENT MINIMUM) SEAFARER  SHALL BE GRANTED SHORE LEAVE TO BENEFIT THEIR HEALTH AND WELL BEING

5.REPARTRIATION

            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARER ARE ABLE TO RETURN HOME AT NO COST

6.COMPENSATION FOR THE SHIP’S LOSS OR FOUNDERING *

            SEAFARERS ARE ENTITLED TO ADEQUATE COMPENSATION IN THE CASE OF INJURY, LOSS OR UNEMPLOYMENT ARISING FROM THE SHIPS LOSS OR FOUNDERING

            THE INDEMNITY AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT DUE TO FOUNDERING OR LOSS OF SHIP SHOULD BE PAID FOR THE DAYS. SEAFARERS REMAINS UNEMPLOYED , AT THE SAME RATE AS THE WAGES PAYABLE UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. BUT THE TOTAL INDEMNITY PAYABLE TO ANY ONE SEAFARER MAY BE LIMITED TO TWO MONTHS WAGES

7.MANNING LEVELS

            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARERS WORK ON BOARD SHIP WITH SUFFICIENT PERSONNEL FOR SAFE, EFFICIENT AND SECURE OPERATION OF THE SHIP

8. CARREER AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT*

            TO PROMOTE CAREER AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT FOR SEAFARER

REGISTER OR LISTS GOVERN THE EMPLOYMENT OF SEAFARERS SEAFARER ON SUCH REGISTER OR LIST SHOULD HAVE PRIORITY OF ENGAGEMENT FOR SEAFARING

*IS NOT SUBJECT TO PSC INSPECTION

ALL OTHER IS SUBJECT TO PSC INSPECTION

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MLC 2006 TITLE-1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS TO WORK ON SHIP

MLC 2006 TITLE-1

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS TO WORK ON SHIP

1.MINIMUM AGE

            MINIMUM AGE OF WORK ONBOARD SHIP IS 16.YEARS, NIGHT WORK OF SEAFARERS UNDER AGE 18.YEARS IS PROHIBITED. NIGHT SHALL COVER A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 9.HRS NOT LATER THAN MIDNIGHT AND ENDING NOT EARLIER THAN 5.AM

2.MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

            MEDICAL FITNESS TO PERFORM DUTIES                                                                                                                                                                               

            A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STCW RULES SHALL BE ACCEPTED

            VALIDITY OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE IS 2.YEARS ABOVE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND BELOW 18 YEARS OF AGE IS 1 YEAR

            COLOUR VISION CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 6 YEARS

3.TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

            SEAFARERS SHALL NOT WORKONBOARD UNLESS THEY ARE TRAINED OR CERTIFIED AS COMPETENT. SEAFARERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO WORK ON SHIP UNLESS THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY ONBOARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS ADOPTED BY IMO

4.RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT

            THE EMPLOYMENT SHOULD THROUGH THE RPSL LICENSED AGENCY WITHOUT ANY CHARGES

            A COMPETENT AUTHORITY SHALL CLOSELY SUPERWISE AND CONTROLL ALL SEAFARER RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT


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MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006

MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC 2006)

            MLC 2006 ADOPTED ON 23 FEBRUARY 2006 ON 94^th SESSION OF GENEVA CONVENTION AND ENFORCED ON 20^th AUGUST 2013

            THE EXISTING ILO CONVENTIONS ARE OUTDATED AND NOT REFLECTIVE ON PRESENT WORKING CONDITIONS AND THE HIGH LEVEL OF DETAILS LEAD TO COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT PROBLEMS IT LEAD TO LOW RATIFICATION RECORD

            THE MLC 2006 IS RELATIVELY LESS COSTLY AMENDMENT PROCEDURE AND THERE IS SYSTEM TO RESOLVE COMPLIANCE AND CONNECTED TO SHIP OPERATIONAL CHANGES WHICH IS HELP TO HIGHEST RATIFICATION RATE

            MLC 2006 IS DOES NOT APPLIED TO FISHING OR SIMILAR VESSELS, INLAND VESSELS, TRADITIONAL VESSELS,WAR AND NAVAL SHIPS.

            THE CONVENTIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL SHIPS PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY OWNED ORDINARILY ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND SEAFARERS ON THE SHIPS.

            SHIPS 500 GT AND MORE NEED TO BE CERTIFIED AND MUST CARRY A MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENT OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE OF 2 PARTS

THE CODE HAS FIVE TITLES

TITLE 1. – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS TO WORK ONBOARD SHIP

TITLE 2. -  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

TITLE 3. -  ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING

TITLE 4. -  HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE, WELFARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION

TITLE 5. – COMPLIANCES AND ENFORCEMENT



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INTERNAL AUDIT ISM

INTERNAL AUDIT

The internal audit is carried out onboard and ashore at intervals of not exceeding 12 months. In exceptional circumstances this interval may be exceed by not more tan three months

The DPA is responsible for maintaining the internal audit, the auditor shall be independent of the area they are assigned to audit and should have undergone the training required to be an auditor and he should well know about ISM code, sections of the safety management manual, common procedures, the vessel procedures and any previous audit reports relevant to this audit

EXECUTION OF AUDIT

            After an brief meeting with master, the auditor shall conduct an opening meeting to outline the scope and objectives of the audit. The audit shall be conducted with the minimum interruption of business

THE AUDITOR SHOULD GO THROUGH

1.plans and procedures are followed

2.laws and regulations are followed

3. records and documentations are maintained

4.deficiencies are identified and corrective actions taken

5.crews are familiar with the procedures of sms

Beginning of audit

            The audit will start from the master

A) DOCUMENTS

1.class and statutory certificates – validity and paper endorsements

2.safe manning certificates, stcw certificates for all crew members

3.records of rest hour

4.oil record book, sopep, ods log book.etc for correct entries , review of receipts bdn ,garbage record bok etc

5.charts and notices to mariners, and nautical publications

6.official log book, deck log books for lsa ffa drills ,inspection and maintenance

7.safety management meetings , near miss /accident reports, onboard training schedule/records, shipboard operations and procedures

B) BRIDGE AND BRIDGE WINGS

1.magnetic compass, deviation curve table is maintained

2.radio equipment (vhf,mf/hf,radio) functional test and battery expiry

3.epirb,ais vdr,sart for annual test report, functional test

4. navigational lights alarm and functional test

5. emergency lighting

6. pyro techniques, life buoy with smoke signal and self igniting lamps

7. company policy, dpa name contact details are pasted

8.fire alarm detection system function test

9.navigational equipments are properly working

C) OUTSIDE ACCOMMODATION

1.batteries and battery room,emergency generator  for battery charger is working , functional test

2.all fire flaps and ventilations

LIFE/RESCUE BOAT

1.inspecction and maintenance of falls

2.condition of lifeboat structure and marking

3.engine operation, manoeuvring and propulsion system

4.sprinkler and air supply system if fitted

5.expiry dates of pyrotechniques, food, ration and first aid kit

RELEASE GEAR

1.records for annual thorough examination and operational test

2.records of 5 yearly overhaul and operational test

DAVIT

1.structure and  foundation for corrosion and loosened bolts

2.wires and sheaves for possible damages, functions of limit switches

3.stored power system and hydraulic system

4.brake mechanism and remote control system

LIFE RAFTS

1.check connection of painter line

2.check weak link connection

3.check hru unit for expiry and approval

4.chek marking of life raft and condition of stowage cradle

5.check raft approval service certificate

MUSTER AND EMBARKATION

1.musteris clearly defined duties, updated and posted

2.check launching instructions are posted

3.functional testing of emergency lights, embarkation light, general alarm ,pa system, check embarkation ladder

4.required signs and indications are posted

5.life jackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys

FIREFIGHTING APPLIANCES

1.fire control plans available onboard updated ad displayed

2.all ffa items are placed according to fire control plan

3.fire control plans are placed water tight containers and in good condition

4.check scab and firefighters outfits

5.check fire pump and emergency fire pump for functional test, , firemain, hydrants nozzle, hoses, isolating valves

6.portable fire extinguishers emergency escape emergency lighting ,fire dampers

OPEN DECK AND CARGO AREAS

1.international shore connection, ventilators, air vents, maindeck condition& maintenance

2.booby hatches ,hatch covers for maintenance closing appliances water tightness, hatch coaming, bulwark,

D) STORES AND ROOMS

ACCOMMODATION- cleanliness, company policy ,dpa and sso,cso names and contacts are displayed

STEERING GEAR ROOM- emergency  lighting, hydraulic system, operation safeties and alarms, rudder angle indicator, emergency steering ,operating instructions communication arrangement

CO₂ ROOM AND SYSTEM- check the alarm devices, blowers, cut-off, maintenance records, releasing instructions

 GALLEY –galley exhaust ducts filters, cleanliness ,fire dampers

MESS ROOM- cleanliness, posters, lsa & ffa training manuals, garbage sorting

ENGINE ROOM- emergency lighting, escape routes, quick closing valves watertight doors, insulation, oil filtering equipments and functional test engine room bilge cleanliness , eebd,

E) PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Check for knowledge of duties, familiarisation, emergency situations and environmental protection and company policy

F) CLOSING MEETING

1.The auditors shall report their findings, observations and recommendations, summarising the good points before discussing non-conformities supported by the audit evidence. 

2.All parties shall safeguard the confidentiality of the internal audit report.