All shipowners, operators, managers, and masters should be aware of the upcoming Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on crew wages and seafarer employment agreements. This campaign is being organized by the Member Authorities of the Tokyo and Paris MoUs on Port State Control to ensure that maritime vessels comply with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006).
Important amendments to MLC 2006 in force by the end of 2024
The campaign will run from 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024. During this period, inspections will focus on crew wages, seafarer employment agreements (SEAs), and financial securities related to repatriation and shipowners’ liability. Each vessel will undergo a single inspection based on a predefined questionnaire designed to check compliance with these areas.
This initiative aims to raise awareness within the maritime industry and ensure that all vessels meet the required standards set by MLC, 2006. It is essential for all involved parties to review and update their documentation and practices to avoid any potential compliance issues during the inspection period.
