Course description
Flag State MLC standards course is meticulously designed to equip Flag State Control Officers (FSCOs) globally with critical knowledge and practical skills related to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. Focusing on the mandatory requirements of the MLC, the course provides an in-depth understanding of the challenges and nuances of conducting audits and inspections.
Participants will explore the often-overlooked areas of shipboard contractual, living, and working conditions, learning the best practices for flag state inspections of vessels flying their flag. The training delves into implementing MLC, a pivotal force in maritime labour, for over a decade. It emphasises the need for strict labour welfare policies and practices on ships, covering aspects like contractual agreements for seafarers, working and rest hours, onboard health and safety, and ensuring fairness in the global shipping industry.
The course aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of MLC standards, ensuring participants are well-prepared to uphold justice and fair treatment in the international maritime workforce.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
This course is designed to empower participants from flag state administrations with a comprehensive understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) inspection methods. The objectives include:
- Familiarisation with MLC Inspection Techniques: Participants will gain familiarity with the standard inspection methods under the MLC convention, essential for meeting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) certification requirements.
- Understanding of Verification and Control Processes: The course will cover the verification processes and control over safety elements mandated by this crucial maritime convention.
- Comprehensive Review of MLC Titles: Participants will learn how to effectively inspect and evaluate seafarers' living and working conditions, spanning across the five titles of the MLC convention, ensuring thorough understanding and application in inspections of ships and maritime companies.
Training Course Content
Introduction to MLC 2006 and FSCO Responsibilities
- MLC 2006 Overview: Discussing key issues and mandatory certification requirements.
- Role of FSCOs in Compliance: Clarifying FSCO responsibilities in upholding labour standards.
- Certification Procedures: A summary of MLC-related certification and labour codes.
- MLC Convention Principles: Understanding the requirements of the MLC Convention and its evolution.
- Flag State Policies: Examining actions taken by individual nations in addition to MLC requirements.
- Implementation Schedules: Outlining the MLC implementation schedule and national legislation.
Administration and Amendments of MLC
- MLC Administration: Roles and responsibilities in adhering to global labour standards.
- Historical ILO Conventions: Review old conventions for seafarers’ living and working conditions.
- Amendments Verification: Methods to stay updated with MLC amendments for compliance.
- Delegating Statutory Duties: The process of delegating duties to class societies.
Health & Safety Inspections and National Legislation
- MLC Health & Safety Inspections: Practical approaches and hazard identification for FSCOs.
- National Legislations: Examining laws supporting or conflicting with MLC.
- Evidence Collection: Strategies for collecting evidence in cases of MLC evasion.
- MLC in National Laws: Integrating MLC standards into national legislations.
- Procedural Fairness: Ensuring fairness in the implementation of MLC.
Risk Assessment and Monitoring
- MLC Risk Assessment: Processes and risks in labour standard inspections onboard.
- MLC Monitoring: Procedures for collecting qualitative evidence from seafarers and companies.
- Rectification Procedures: Providing remedies and compensation to seafarers.
Practical Application and Case Studies
- MLC Inspection Exercise: An interactive exercise on MLC compliance in poor living and working conditions.
- Case Studies on Non-Compliance: Discussing non-compliance cases with CSR standards under MLC.
- Feedback and Discussion: Collect delegates' feedback and facilitate open discussions and presentations.
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