The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 is less than a year away from coming into force. As of August 2013, shipowners will have to comply with the requirements of the Convention in respect of the welfare of shipboard personnel. The MLC has, however, created some grey areas in terms of responsibility, especially for vessels employed in the offshore industry where charterers may place their own p...
WORLD SHIPPING
08 December 2012 - 00:00
Impending Maritime Labour Convention raises contractual issues
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 is less than a year away from coming into force. As of August 2013, shipowners will have to comply with the requirements of the Convention in respect of the welfare of shipboard personnel. The MLC has, however, created some grey areas in terms of responsibility, especially for vessels employed in the offshore industry where charterers may place their own p...
WORLD SHIPPING
08 December 2012 - 00:00
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