Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. is proud to be at the forefront with the M/T BESIKTAS BOSPHORUS as its first MLC 2006 qualified Turkish Flagged vessel.
Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. and MLC 2006
Although the Maritime Labour Convention has not yet been ratified by many Flag States, Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. sincerely want to keep in compliance with the requirements of this Convention because the crew on board is the greatest value of them. Although Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. meets all current requirements for its seafarers and invest heavily in the working and living conditions on board, meeting the MLC 2006 requirements is for Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. the absolute finishing touch.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006). A Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) and a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) will be required to ensure compliance with the Convention for all ships above 500 tons in international trade.
The MLC 2006 will enter into force one year after 30 countries with a minimum of 33% of the world tonnage have ratified it. MLC 2006 is expected to enter into force mid-2013.
Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. decided to anticipate on MLC 2006 in an early stage voluntarily. Considering the rapid changes in international shipping regulations, Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. is proud to be at the forefront with the M/T BESIKTAS BOSPHORUS as its first MLC 2006 qualified Turkish Flagged vessel.
In May 2012 Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. had integrated ‘MLC 2006’ requirements into their Safety Management System. After review of the integration of ‘MLC 2006’ by Bureau Veritas, Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. decided on voluntarily verification against the MLC 2006 requirements on board of the M/T BESIKTAS BOSPHORUS. Ultimately an official MLC 2006 Inspection was conducted on 20. July. 2012 by Bureau Veritas on board of the vessel and after completion a “Statement of Compliance MLC 2006” was obtained. Through the 'Statement of Compliance MLC " Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. have demonstrated that both the M/T BESIKTAS BOSPHORUS as well as the Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. office organization fully meets MLC2006.
In the near future Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. is planning to certify its whole fleet according MLC 2006 by Bureau Veritas. This proves the continuous innovative drive of Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret A.S.