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SESSION 3
TITLE 5 – FLAG STATE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
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AIMS
• To discuss the MLC,2006 requirements associated with flag state inspection and certification
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General principles
National provisions implementing the MLC,2006:• National determinations;• National flexibility;• National inspection system;• Recognized Organizations (ROs).
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Certification
• Maritime Labour Certificate (Regulation 5.1.3)
• Interim Maritime Labour
Certificate (Regulation 5.1.3)
• Declaration of Maritime Labour
Compliance (DMLC) (Regulation 5.1.3)
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The MLC,2006 flag State inspection system
Key features:• Compliance with national regulations,
collective bargaining agreements, etc.• The DMLC
- Part I (completed by the competent authority)
- Part II (completed by the shipowner)
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The inspection process
Nature of the MLC,2006 inspection:• Technique• Preparation• Reporting
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The certification process
• Application to all ships• Ships not subject to certification• Requests for certification• Reports of inspection
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The inspection process
• Must be within the 2nd and 3rd anniversaries• Renewal Inspection• Should be within 3 months of the expiry of the old
certificate• Change of flag or ownership
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Phasing-in of certification on entry into force of the Convention
Year 1: bulk carriers and passenger ships
Year 2: all other ships requiring a certificate
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Inspecting the MLC, 2006 maritime labour requirements
• General• Areas of inspection• Mandatory areas for certification• Chapter 3 of the inspection guidelines• Aide mémoires
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Action to be taken if deficiencies are identified (Chapter 4 of the Flag State Guidelines)
• Does the deficiency seriously affect the safety of the ship?
• Is it a significant danger to the safety, health or security of any seafarer?
• Is it a serious breach of requirements (including seafarer rights)?
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Action to be taken if deficiencies are identified (Chapter 4 of the Flag State Guidelines)
• Rectification plan• Report of inspection• Authority, reasonableness, confidentiality