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This notice sets out to raise awareness amongst seafarers to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) and how this will impact on seafarers working lives. It aims to inform them of their assured level of protection, their rights and entitlements under the MLC, and will enable seafarers to make an informed decision whether they choose to work on a ship registered with a country which has not ratified the MLC and replaces MGN 476 (M) amendment 1.

Information outlines the protection that the MLC 2018 amendments provide in section 14 and 15 on abandonment and piracy or armed robbery respectively.

Amendment 2 has been adjusted to include all seafarers on merchant ships and yachts and any other vessels within the requirements of the MLC.

Notice to

• seafarers on merchant ships and yachts
• ship and yacht vessel owners
• operators and managers and other employers of seafarers
• masters
• officers
• small commercially operated vessels
• employment agencies and businesses