“MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 (MLC2006) COME INTO FORCE ON 20 AUGUST 2013”

Since the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) was adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in February 2006. On August 20th, Philippines become the 30th country to ratify the MLC2006, in which means the MLC 2006 has been ratified by 30 countries representing more than 33% of the world’s gross tonnage.  And now there are now exactly 10 months left until the new Convention enters into force.

It’s about the time gear up and get prepare for the MLC2006!

The MLC2006 Road Show in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia was successfully orginazied by Malaysia Marine Department, Malaysia Shipowner’s Association (MASA),  and the National Union of Seafarers of Peninsular Malaysia (NUSPM) on 17th October 2012.

For more information about the MLC2006, please visit the website as http://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-convention/lang–en/index.htm