Η ITF ετοιμάζεται για ελέγχους της σωστής πιστοποίησης και εφαμοργής των απαιτήσεων της MLC...

As Malta becomes the 34th ILO member state to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, the ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) yesterday gave its cautious approval to the progress made across the shipping world to prepare for the convention's all important coming into force this August. The ITF is actively monitoring efforts to prepare for the MLC's entry into operation - including its own. It believes that the legislation, the first worldwide bill of rights for seafarers, can make a positive difference to everyone serving at sea, irrespective of their nationality and the flag the ship they are on is flying.
Dave Heindel, chair of the ITF seafarers' section, commented: "The ITF has been involved from the birth of the MLC and so it's only right that we ensure that we and our fellow trade unions are making all necessary efforts to help it achieve the success it deserves. For us that has meant rigorous monitoring, and projects to explain and support the legislation in action - for example in the way we work together with port state control."
He continued: "The results of that monitoring suggest that satisfactory progress is being made by the majority of organisations and companies to prepare for August. That includes the way the ILO is spreading the word about the need for preparedness, and positive feedback from port state control about readiness for implementation. We were also glad to see the cluster of ratifications recently, including Greece and Finland this month.
"We are also continuously pushing for further ratifications. Whether they are major port states or flag states, it is vital that everyone involved in shipping has ratified."
The ITF sees the following as particular strengths of the MLC in how it will affect seafarers:

  • The potential to stop blacklisting and charging for jobs by some manning agents;
  • The recognition of all crew - including hospitality crew on cruise ships - as seafarers, who will now all get the same protections;
  • Enhanced checks by port state control, including of pay problems such as double book-keeping; and
  • The establishment of welfare facilities in ports, and of on-ship safety committees.

Dave Heindel stated: "Correctly applied, the MLC will undoubtedly benefit seafarers and, through its creation of a level playing field for employers, the wider shipping industry, including all those who are already applying high standards. It is, though, deeply important that progress continues to be made towards the smoothest possible implementation in August - and beyond. For now though, that process is looking good."



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