The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, establishes minimum
working and living standards for seafarers worldwide. It
consolidates many international labour conventions into a single
framework covering employment conditions, hours of work and rest,
health and safety, accommodation, food and catering, and on-board
complaint procedures. While adopted in 2006, the MLC entered into
force for Malta on the 20th of August 2013, following
the country's ratification in January 2013. The convention
applies to most vessels above 500 gross tonnage, subject to a
number of factors, ensuring seafarers are treated fairly regardless
of the flag of the vessel.
To facilitate compliance with the MLC, Transport Malta issued MS
Notice 105, providing detailed guidance for Maltese-flagged ships
and others in Maltese waters. This notice outlines procedures for
obtaining the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (the
"DMLC") and the Maritime Labour Certificate, and defines
the
