THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA Marine Notice

LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY

MLC-001
Office of Rev. 08/24
Deputy Commissioner
of Maritime Affairs

TO: ALL SHIPOWNERS, OPERATORS, MASTERS AND OFFICERS OF

MERCHANT SHIPS AND AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

SUBJECT: Implementation, Inspections and Certification under the Maritime Labour

Convention (MLC), 2006

Reference: (a) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006

(b) Liberian Maritime Law (RLM-107) Articles: 292, 293, 320, 321, 322,323,
324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 330, 331, 333, 336, 336A, 338, 340, 341, 342,343,
352, 354, 355, 356
(c) Liberian Maritime Regulations (RLM-108) Regulations: 9.256, 9.257,
9.258, 10.291, 10.292, 10.296 (2d, 3, and 9), 10.315, 10.318, 10.320, 10.325,
10.336, 10.341, 10.342
(d) Requirements For Merchant Marine Personnel (RLM-118)
(e) Requirements For Marine Investigations And Hearings (RLM-260)
(f) Liberian Marine Notices: INS-001, INT-001, ISM-001, MAN-001, SEA-
001, SEA-002, SEA-004, SEA-003, SEA-005
(g) Liberian Guidelines for Maritime Labour Inspections- MLC-002, MLC-
003, MLC-004, MLC-005, MLC-006
(h) ILC.110/Amendments of 2022 to MLC, 2006

Supersedes: Marine Notice MLC-001, dated 07/20

The following changes have been included:

a. Added 2022 amendements to the Code of MLC, 2006 and transitional measures for
compliance under section 2.0
b. Added informing seafarers about their rights under the seafarers’ recruitment and
placement services’ system of protection in Annex I (DMLC Part I), section 5
c. Added provision of social connectivity in DMLC Part I section 9
d. Added supply of balanced food in DMLC Part I (section 10)
e. Added provision of the necessary appropriately-sized personal protective equipment
in DMLC Part I (section 11)
f. Added cases where seafarers are considered in need of immediate medical care,
repatriation of the body and ashes of a deceased seafarer and replaced Marine
Operations Note 08/2009 with Quantification Addendum in DMLC Part I (section
12)

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Inquiries concerning the subject of this Notice should be directed to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Republic of
Liberia, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry, 22980 Indian Creek Dr., Suite 200, Dulles, VA 20166,
USA
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Marine Notice is to provide guidance on implementing the requirements of
the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, including the inspection and certification of
ships. This is the first in a series of Marine Notices that provides guidance on implementation of
the MLC, 2006. The related Marine Notices are:

MLC-002 – Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship

MLC-003 – Terms and Conditions for employment of seafarers
MLC-004 – Standards of accommodation, recreational facilities, food, water and catering
MLC-005 – Health and safety protection, accident prevention, medical care, welfare and
social security protection of seafarer’s
MLC-006 – On-board complaint handling procedures

BACKGROUND:

In February 2006, the 94th (Maritime) Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) of
the ILO adopted the MLC, 2006. When adopting the MLC, 2006, the Conference also adopted
17 resolutions, many of which relate to complementary and follow-up activities to assist in
ensuring rapid and widespread ratification combined with effective implementation at the
country level.

The MLC, 2006, essentially consolidated and updated 68 existing ILO Maritime Conventions
and Recommendations adopted since 1920, into a single comprehensive international legal
instrument. The MLC, 2006 contains new subjects, particularly in the area of occupational
safety and health to meet current health concerns, such as fatigue, the effects of noise and
vibration on workers and other workplace risks. It is the “fourth pillar” of the international
regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) – SOLAS (1974) as amended, STCW (1978) as amended, and
MARPOL (73/78), as amended.

MLC, 2006 sets out seafarers’ rights to minimum decent conditions of work and living and helps
to create conditions of fair competition for shipowners. It will be universally applicable and
uniformly enforced. Article V, paragraph 7, requires each Member to implement its
responsibilities under this Convention in such a way as to ensure that the ships that fly the flag of
any State that has not ratified this Convention do not receive more favorable treatment than the
ships that fly the flag of any State that has ratified it.

MLC, 2006 is comprised of three different but related parts: the Articles, the Regulations and the
Code. The Articles and Regulations set out the core rights and principles and the basic
obligations of Members ratifying the Convention. The Code contains the details for the
implementation of the Regulations and is comprised of Part A (mandatory Standards) and Part B
(non-mandatory Guidelines). Although the provisions of Part B are non-mandatory, Members
that have ratified MLC, 2006, are required under paragraph 2 of Article VI to give due
consideration to implementing their responsibilities under Part A of the Code in the manner
provided for in Part B. Part B provides guidance that is helpful in ascertaining the kind of action
that might be expected of Members under the corresponding general obligation in Part A, as well
as action that would not necessarily be required. MLC, 2006 further notes that by following the
guidance provided in Part B, a Member, as well as the ILO bodies responsible for reviewing
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implementation of international labour Conventions, can be sure without further consideration
that the arrangements the Member has provided for are adequate to implement the
responsibilities under Part A to which the Guideline relates.

The Regulations and the Code are organized into general areas under five Titles:

Title 1: Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship

Title 2: Conditions of employment
Title 3: Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
Title 4: Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
Title 5: Compliance and enforcement

Where Liberian Law and Regulation is not as specific as the requirements found in the MLC,
2006, Liberian Marine Notices will provide guidance on compliance.

At its 103rd Session in June 2014, the ILO approved amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006
implementing Regulation 2.5 – Repatriation and Regulation 4.2 – Shipowners’ liability,
establishing mandatory requirements that require shipowners to have financial security to cover
abandonment of seafarers, as well as death and long-term disability of seafarers due to
occupational injury and hazard.

At its 105th session in June 2016, the ILO approved amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006
addressing shipboard harassment and bullying and providing for the Maritime Labour Certificate
to be extended for a period not exceeding five months following a renewal inspection, where the
new certificate cannot be immediately issued and made available on board.

At its 107th session in June 2018, the ILO approved amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006
providing additional protection to seafarers in the event they are held captive on or off the ship as
a result of piracy or armed robbery.

At its 110th session in June 2022, the ILO approved amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006
which included modifications to recruitment, repatriation, recreational facilities, food and
catering, medical care, and accident prevention. The amendments enter into force on 23
December 2024.

APPLICABILITY:

SHIPS

Except as expressly provided otherwise, the MLC, 2006 applies to all ships, whether publicly or
privately owned, ordinarily engaged in commercial activities, other than ships engaged in fishing
or in similar pursuits and ships of traditional build such as dhows and junks. The MLC, 2006
does not apply to warships or naval auxiliaries.

The following ships shall be inspected and certified to be in compliance with the requirements of
the convention and carry and maintain a Maritime Labour Certificate (ML Certificate) and the
Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Parts I and II issued in English:

i. Ships of 500 gross tonnage or over, engaged in international voyages;

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 ii. Ships of 500 gross tonnage or over, operating from a port, or between ports, in
another country; and
iii. Other ships, as may be voluntarily requested by a shipowner.

Inspection and certification procedures for these ships are provided in section 2.

Ships of less than 500 gross tonnage to which MLC, 2006 applies are subject to two inspections
in a five-year period at intervals not exceeding three (3) years against the same requirements for
certified ships. A Maritime Labour Certificate and a DMLC Part I & II are not issued, but an
inspection report is issued to these ships.

The Liberian Administration has decided not to apply the provisions of MLC, 2006 to Mobile
Offshore Drilling Units (MODU), whose primary service is drilling operations for the
exploration, exploitation, production of resources beneath the sea-bed and are not normally
engaged in navigation or international voyages. However, if MODU owners/operators wish to
apply MLC on a voluntary basis, they should contact the Administration.

The Liberian Administration has also decided not to apply the provisions of MLC to Floating
Production, Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSOs), Floating Storage Units (FSUs), and Self-
Elevating Liftboats, whose primary service is neither underway nor engaged in an international
voyage. However, if FPSO, FSU or Self-Elevating Liftboat owners/operators wish to apply
MLC on a voluntary basis, they should contact the Administration. Application of MLC to
Mobile Offshore Accommodation Units and other similar mobile offshore units, such as non-
self-propelled barges, will be considered on a case by case basis.

The Convention allows for flexibility in implementation by providing for national

determinations, substantial equivalencies, and exemptions and variations under certain
provisions.

The requirements in the Code implementing Regulation 3.1, Accommodation and recreational
facilities, apply only to ships constructed on or after the date when the Convention enters into
force. A ship shall be deemed to have been constructed on the date when its keel is laid or when
it is at a similar stage of construction. For ships constructed before that date, the requirements
relating to ship construction and equipment that are set out in the Accommodation of Crews
Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 92), and the Accommodation of Crews (Supplementary
Provisions) Convention, 1970 (No. 133), shall continue to apply to the extent that they were
applicable, prior to that date.

SEAFARERS

Except as expressly provided otherwise, MLC, 2006 applies to all seafarers on board the ships to
which the Convention applies.

The MLC, 2006 recognizes in Article II, paragraph 3, that there may be doubts whether a
particular category or categories of persons who may perform work on board a ship covered by
the Convention should be regarded as seafarers. Recognizing that there is need for clarification
on this subject to help to provide uniformity in the application in the rights and obligations
provided by the Convention, the 94th (Maritime) Session of the International Labour Conference
adopted Resolution VII, to assist Administrations in resolving any difficulties that may arise.

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The Liberian Administration will consider the following issues, as provided for in Resolution
VII, in determining whether certain persons or category of persons are considered seafarers:

i. the duration of the stay on board of the persons concerned;

ii. the frequency of periods of work spent on board;
iii. the location of the person’s principal place of work;
iv. the purpose of the person’s work on board; and
v. the protection that would normally be available to the persons concerned with
regard to their labour and social conditions to ensure they are comparable to that
provided for under the Convention.

The Administration, taking into account the criteria provided in Resolution VII, considers that
the following persons will not generally be considered as seafarers for the purpose of the MLC,
2006:
i. Professional Pilots;
ii. Port Workers including stevedores;
iii. Guest entertainers;
iv. Ship Inspectors/Auditors/Surveyors;
v. Ship Superintendents;
vi. Repair and maintenance technicians;
vii. Temporary riding crew such as Suez Canal crew;
viii. Specialist offshore technicians;
ix. Privately contracted security personnel; and
x. Owner/Client Representatives

Cadets and Trainees enrolled in a maritime university and sent on board to complete the sea time
required for graduation, may upon application and satisfactory review of their contractual or
similar arrangements, be exempted from Regulations 1.4 (Recruitment and placement); 2.1
(Seafarers’ employment agreements); 2.2 (Wages); 4.2 (Shipowners’ liability); 4.5 (Social
Security); and Standards A 2.4 (Entitlement to leave); and A 2.5.2(b) of the Convention.

1.0 DEFINITIONS:

Definitions have been taken from the MLC, 2006, SOLAS 74’ as amended and where
necessary, Liberian National interpretations.

1.1 Administration: The Office of Deputy Commissioner, Liberia Maritime

Authority, the Republic of Liberia.

1.2 Competent authority: The minister, government department or other authority

having power to issue and enforce regulations, orders or other instructions having
the force of law in respect of the subject matter of the provision concerned. The
Liberian Administration is the competent authority with respect to Liberia flagged
vessels.

1.3 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC): Document which

states the national laws, regulations and marine notices implementing the
requirements of this Convention for the working and living conditions for
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 seafarers (Part I) and the measures put in place by the ship owner to ensure
ongoing compliance with the requirements and the measures proposed to ensure
that there is continuous improvement, on the ship concerned (Part II). Part I is
drawn up by the Administration and Part II is drawn up by the shipowner.

1.4 International Voyage: A voyage from a country to a port outside such a country.

1.5 Liberian Maritime Labour Inspector (LMLI): An auditor who has been
trained and appointed by the Administration to conduct maritime labour
inspections and verifications onboard Liberian Flag ships. The LMLI holds an
identification card stating the inspector is qualified to perform maritime labour
inspections and issue Maritime Labour Certificates on behalf of the
Administration. A list of LMLI’s can be found on Liberian Registry website
www.liscr.com under the “Maritime” tab then click on MLC, 2006 and “Maritime
Labour Inspector’s”.

1.6 Maritime Labour Certificate: The certificate referred to in Regulation 5.1.3 of

the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

1.7 Recognized Organization (RO): An organization that meets MLC, 2006,

Standard A5.1.2 and has been authorized by the Administration to carry out
maritime labour inspections or to issue ML Certificates or to do both on Liberian
Flag ships. A list of RO’s is provided on Liberian Registry website
www.liscr.com under the “Maritime” tab “MLC, 2006” and “List of RO’s”.

1.8 Seafarer: any person who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on
board a ship to which this convention applies.

1.9 Seafarers Employment Agreement; Includes both a contract of employment and

the articles of agreement.

1.10 Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service (SRPS): Any person, company,
institution, agency or other organization, in the public or private sector, which is
engaged in recruiting seafarers on behalf of shipowners or placing seafarers with
shipowners.

1.11 Ship: a ship other than one which navigates exclusively in inland waters or waters
within, or closely adjacent to sheltered waters or areas where port regulations
apply.

1.12 Shipowner: The owner of the ship or another organization or person, such as the
manager, agent or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the
operation of the ship from the owner and who, on assuming such responsibility,
has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on shipowners in
accordance with MLC, 2006, regardless of whether any other organization or
persons fulfill certain of the duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner.

1.13 New Ship: A ship constructed on or after the date that MLC, 2006 enters into
force. A ship shall be deemed to have been constructed on the date when its keel
is laid or when it is at a similar stage of construction.
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 1.14 Existing Ship: A ship constructed before the date that MLC, 2006 enters into
force.

1.15 Deficiency: An observed situation or defect where objective evidence indicates a

non-fulfillment of a specified requirement of MLC, 2006.
1.16 Serious Deficiency: An identifiable deficiency that represents a significant danger
to seafarers’ safety, health or security or constitutes a serious breach of the
requirements of the MLC, 2006 (including seafarers’ rights), that requires
immediate corrective action.
1.17 Objective evidence: Quantitative or qualitative information, records or
statements of fact pertaining to seafarer safety or health or to the existence and
implementation of MLC 2006 requirements, which is based on observation.

2.0 COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE

2.1 Certification requirements

Ships required to be inspected and certified for compliance with the requirements
of the MLC, 2006 shall carry and maintain a Maritime Labour Certificate and a
Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Parts I and II issued in
English.

The DMLC forms part of the Maritime Labour Certificate and is specific to each
ship. Part I of the DMLC is drawn up by the Administration and identifies the list
of matters to be inspected, the relevant national requirements, ship-type specific
requirements under national legislation, any substantially equivalent provisions,
and any exemption granted by the Administration. Part II is drawn up by the
shipowner and identifies the measures that have been adopted to provide for
initial and ongoing compliance with the national requirements and the measures
proposed to encourage continuous improvement.

Part I and II contain a list of 16 areas related to the working and living conditions
of seafarers that the Administration and the shipowner must address within the
DMLC. The DMLC Part II must be reviewed and accepted by the Administration
before a Maritime Labour Certificate may be issued.
The 16 areas and corresponding regulations that must be addressed in the DMLC
are:
1. Minimum age (Regulation 1.1)
2. Medical certification (Regulation 1.2)
3. Qualifications of seafarers (Regulation 1.3)
4. Use of any licensed or certified or regulated private recruitment and
placement service (Regulation 1.4)
5. Seafarers’ employment agreements (Regulation 2.1)
6. Payment of wages (Regulation 2.2)
7. Hours of work or rest (Regulation 2.3)
8. Manning levels for the ship (Regulation 2.7)
9. Accommodation (Regulation 3.1)
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 10. On-board recreational facilities (Regulation 3.1)
11. Food and catering (Regulation 3.2)
12. On-board medical care (Regulation 4.1)
13. Health and safety and accident prevention (Regulation 4.3)
14. On-board complaint procedures (Regulation 5.1.5)
15. Financial security for repatriation (Regulation 2.5)
16. Financial security relating to shipowners’ liability (Regulation 4.2)

The 2022 amendments to MLC, 2006 amend the following areas of the DMLC:

4. Use of any licensed or certified or regu1ated private recruitment and placement

service (Regulation 1.4)
10. On-board recreational facilities (Regulation 3.1)
11. Food and catering (Regulation 3.2)
12. On-board medical care (Regulation 4.1)
13. Health and safety and accident prevention (Regulation 4.3)

The Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Part I has been amended to
include the new amendments and shipowners are required to also amend the DMLC Part
II.

2.2 Transitional measures

While the amendments to the Code of MLC, 2006 shall be implemented no later
than 23 December 2024, as a transitional measure, maritime labour certificates
and the declarations of maritime labour compliance are required to comply with
the requirements of the Convention as amended, no later than the date of the first
renewal inspection following entry into force of the 2022 amendments on 23
December 2024.

An amended DMLC Part I will be available to:

• all ships registering with Liberia on or after 15 August 2024;

• ships registered in Liberia, prior to the first renewal inspection on or
after 23 December 2024; and
• any ship upon request

2.3 Verification Inspections and Certification

The Administration is taking an active role in ensuring compliance with the

working and living conditions and the rights of seafarers serving on board
Liberian Flag ships. This role includes the review and acceptance of the DMLC
Part II prepared by all shipowners. Review and acceptance of DMLC Part II will
not be delegated to RO’s/Classification Societies recognized by the
Administration. The Administration’s review will ensure consistency and
efficiency in confirming compliance with requirements set out in DMLC Part I,
certification of the DMLC Part II and inspections on the ship.

The Administration has trained a cadre of Liberian auditors to serve as Liberian

Maritime Labour Inspectors in order to provide effective and efficient inspection
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 and verification of the working and living conditions on board Liberian flag ships.
These inspectors are also trained to conduct safety inspections and verification
audits under the ISM and ISPS Codes. The Administration has commenced
“harmonizing” these inspections and audits with maritime labour inspections (See
Marine Notice ISM-001 and ISP-001 for further details). The Administration has
also authorized RO’s to conduct maritime labour verification inspections and
certification of Liberian Flag ships. A shipowner can choose whether to have the
on board verification inspections and certification conducted by the
Administration or an authorized RO. The list of authorized RO’s can be found on
LISCR website, www.liscr.com under the “Maritime” tab then click on
“Regulations and Standards” and “Recognized Organizations”.

Shipowners choosing or interested in using a LMLI should contact the

Administration at [email protected] for coordination.

Specific information of the inspection, verification, and certification can be found

in Section 4 of this Notice.

2.4 Preparing the DMLC Part II

The shipowner shall request from the Administration at [email protected], a ship

specific DMLC Part I prior to developing and submitting a DMLC Part II for
issuance of a Maritime Labour Certificate or a draft DMLC Part II for issuance of
an interim Maritime Labour Certificate.

The revised standard DMLC Part I prepared by the Administration is provided in

Annex I to this Marine Notice.

The shipowner should include or make reference in the DMLC Part II, the
occasions on which ongoing compliance with the Administrations particular
requirements will be verified, the records to be taken and maintained, and the
procedures to be followed where non-compliance is noted. References may be
made to other more comprehensive documentation covering policies and
procedures, such as, the documents required by the ISM Code. If the DMLC Part
II contains references to other documents, like the shipboard occupational health
and safety programmes in the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS),
copies of the applicable sections of those documents shall be included when
submitting the DMLC Part II for review.

To facilitate the DMLC Part II review and acceptance process, it is recommended

to complete the checklist used by the Administration for the DMLC Part II review
and acceptance and attach it to the submitted DMLC Part II. The checklist
identifies the applicable sections of MLC, 2006 and the corresponding
Administration's requirements for the DMLC Part II in order to be accepted by the
Administration.

A copy of the checklist can be downloaded from the LISCR website:

www.liscr.com under the "Maritime" tab, then click on ‘Maritime Labor’ and
"DMLC Part II Questionnaire”.

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 The DMLC part II shall be drawn up in the format available in Annex II to this
Marine Notice.

2.5 Submitting the DMLC Part II

Shipowners shall submit a single hard or soft copy of each DMLC Part II to the
Administration, in English, for review and acceptance prior to the inspection for a
Maritime Labour Certificate. Where the DMLC Part II is not in English, it must
be accompanied by an English-language translation. Following the
Administration’s review and acceptance of the measures in the DMLC Part II,
either the LMLI or an authorized RO Inspector shall conduct an inspection of the
ship to verify implementation of the measures drawn up by the shipowner.
Following the successful on-board inspection and verification of compliance with
requirements set out in DMLC Part I, the Part II will be certified and endorsed
and the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance issued with the Maritime
Labour Certificate.

To complete the review of each DMLC Part II, the shipowner must also submit
the following documents to the Administration, in English:

a) Copy of the SRPS(s) (refer 1.10) license or certificate to operate, if available

(refer to MLC-002, section 1.4.2); where the SRPS(s) is located in a country
that is not a party to MLC, 2006, a certificate or letter issued by the
Administration accepting the SRPS to recruit seafarers on Liberian registered
ships (refer to MLC-002, section 1.4.1);
b) Copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) (CBA) applicable to
seafarers serving on the ship operated by that shipowner (refer MLC-003,
section 3.1);
c) Copy of the Seafarers Employment Agreement(s) applicable to seafarers
serving on the ship operated by that shipowner (refer to section 1.9 and MLC-
003, section 3.1);
d) Where the seafarer’s employment agreement is signed by a representative of
the shipowner, a copy of the manning agreement or similar arrangement
between the shipowner and the representative of the shipowner (refer MLC-
003, section 3.1);
e) Evidence of shipowners’ financial security for repatriation of seafarers (refer
to MLC-003, section 3.6.5);
f) Evidence of shipowners’ financial security to assure compensation (as set out
in Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.336(1); the seafarers' employment
agreement; or a collective agreement, whichever is greater) in case of
seafarer's death or long-term disability due to an occupational injury, illness or
hazard (refer to MLC-005, section 3.2.2);
g) Copy of the standardized format of the table of ship-board working
arrangements (refer to MLC-003, section 3.3.6);

h) Copy of the standardized format of the record of daily hours of rest or hours
of work (refer to MLC-003, section 3.3.7);
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 i) Copy of the standard medical report form used by the master and relevant
medical personnel (on board and ashore) to help facilitate treatment of
seafarers (refer to MLC-005, section 3.1.5); and
j) Copy of ship-owners on-board complaint procedures (refer MLC-006).

A letter indicating successful review of the measures in the DMLC-II and the
supporting documents will be issued to each ship, which must be placed on board
along with the DMLC Part II. Following successful inspection and issuance of a
Maritime Labour Certificate, this letter is no longer required and may be removed.

A copy of the DMLC-II and the letter will be retained by the Administration for
control purposes.

3.0 AUTHORITY, CONDUCT, OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF

INSPECTORS (LMLI’S AND AUTHORIZED RO INSPECTORS)

3.1 Authority of Inspectors

Inspectors have the authority:

a) To board a Liberian registered ship;

b) To carry out any examination, test or inquiry in order to satisfy themselves
that the requirements of the Convention are being strictly observed;
c) To question the master, seafarer or any other person, including the shipowner
or the shipowners’ representative, on any matter concerning the application of
the requirements under Liberian laws and regulations, in the presence of any
witness that the persons may have requested;
d) To require the production of any books, log books, registers, records,
certificates or other documents or information directly related to matters
subject to inspection, in order to verify compliance with Liberian laws and
regulations implementing this Convention;
e) To enforce the posting of notices that may be required under Liberian laws
and regulations implementing this Convention;
f) To require that the master make arrangements to take or remove, for the
purpose of analysis, samples of products, cargo, drinking water, provisions,
materials and substances used or handled;
g) Following an inspection, to bring immediately to the attention of the
shipowner, the operator of the ship or the master, any deficiencies which may
affect the health and safety of those on board ship;
h) To require deficiencies to be remedied;
i) On authorization from the Administration to prohibit a ship from departing
port until any deficiencies which represent a significant danger to the safety,
health or security of seafarers; or which constitute a serious breach of the
requirements (including seafarers rights) of this convention is rectified or an
action plan to rectify the deficiencies has been accepted by the Administration
or authorized RO;
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 j) To bring to the attention of the Administration and, if applicable to the RO
any deficiency or abuse not specifically covered by existing Liberian laws and
regulations and submit proposals for the improvement of the laws and
regulations;
k) To notify the Administration of any occupational injuries or diseases affecting
seafarers in such cases and in such manner as required by Liberian law and
regulations.

3.2 Conduct of Inspectors

a) Inspectors shall treat as confidential the source of any grievance or complaint

alleging a danger or deficiency in relation to seafarers’ working and living
conditions or a violation of laws and regulations and shall not reveal to the
shipowner, the shipowners representative or the operator of the ship that an
inspection was made as a consequence of such a grievance or complaint.
b) Inspectors that have any direct or indirect interest with the shipowner,
seafarers or other interested parties shall not be called upon to carry out the
maritime labour inspection.
c) Inspectors shall not reveal, even after leaving service, any commercial secrets
or confidential working processes or information of a personal nature which
may come to their knowledge in the course of their duties and may be subject
to appropriate sanctions or disciplinary measures.

3.3 Obligation of Inspectors

LMLI’s and authorized RO’s, shall, submit a report of each inspection to the
Administration (refer 4.1 below).

In case of an investigation following a major incident, the report shall be

submitted to the Administration as soon as practicable, but not later than one
month following the conclusion of the investigation.

3.4 Responsibility of Inspectors

When an inspection is conducted or when measures are taken to remedy or rectify

a deficiency or provide an acceptable corrective action plan, all reasonable efforts
shall be made to avoid a ship being unreasonably detained or delayed.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS
These requirements are supplemental to DMLC Part I, the Maritime Law (RLM-107),
Maritime Regulations (RLM-108) and Marine Notices contained in the Combined
Publication Folder (RLM-300).

4.1 Report of Maritime Labour Inspection, Maritime Labour Certificate and

DMLC

Regardless of whether the ship is certified under the MLC, 2006, or not, after

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 conducting an MLC, 2006, inspection, LMLI’s and authorized RO inspectors
shall prepare a report of each inspection and provide three copies in English. The
original of the report shall be given to the master, a copy shall be posted on the
ships notice board for the information of the seafarers and a copy sent to the
Administration.

Upon request, on behalf of the seafarers, a copy of the report shall be sent to the
seafarers' representative.
The report should stipulate that any deficiencies found during the inspection are to
be rectified in accordance with the Administrations and/or authorized RO’s
inspection reporting procedures.

The current valid Maritime Labour Certificate and DMLC (parts I and II) issued
by the Maritime Labour Inspector in English, shall be carried on the ship, and a
copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on board where it is available to
seafarers. A copy shall be made available, upon request to seafarers, LMLI’s,
authorized RO inspectors, authorized officers in port states, and shipowners’ and
seafarers’ representatives.

4.2 Record keeping of inspections

For ships carrying a Maritime Labour Certificate, the inspection reports of all
subsequent inspections or other verifications carried out, together with the date
when the deficiencies were found to be remedied shall be maintained together
with the DMLC, and be made available, when requested, to seafarers, LMLI’s,
authorized RO inspectors, authorized officers in port states and shipowners’ and
seafarers’ representatives.

4.3 Change of Flag

Shipowners of a Liberian flagged ship should notify the Administration, if the

ship changes flag to another Administration. If that Administration is a flag State
that is a Party to the MLC, 2006, the Liberian Administration or the authorized
RO, where the authorized RO has issued the Maritime Labour Certificate on
behalf of the Administration, will transmit to the gaining flag Administration
copies of the Maritime Labour Certificate issued to the ship and, if applicable,
copies of the relevant inspection reports, if the competent authority so requests
within three (3) months after the change of flag has taken place.

4.4 Changes to the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance, ML Certificate

and Shipowner

4.4.1 Changes to measures in DMLC Part I

The Administration will advise shipowners of changes to the DMLC Part I

In case of substantial changes to the DMLC Part I, requiring updating and

certifying of the DMLC Part II, a new DMLC Part I will be issued to each
ship and a new DMLC Part II must be submitted to the Administration for
review and acceptance.
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 An additional Maritime Labour inspection may be required to verify the
new measures, certify the new DMLC Part II and issue the declaration of
maritime labour compliance. If an additional inspection is conducted, a
new ML certificate will be issued with the same validity date as the
existing ML certificate.

After an inspection conducted at the next renewal of the ML certificate

following entry into force of the 2022 amendments to MLC, 2006, a new
ML certificate will be issued for a period which shall not exceed five
years.

4.4.2 Changes to measures in DMLC Part II

The shipowner shall advise the Administration of changes to the DMLC

Part II.

a) In case of minor editorial changes to the DMLC Part II not leading to

updating of other parts of the DMLC Part II, only the amended pages
of the DMLC Part II shall be submitted to the Administration for
review. The issue date of the DMLC shall not be changed. A new ML
Certificate need not be re-issued.
b) In case of any change to the measures in DMLC Part II, a new DMLC
Part II must be submitted to the Administration for review and
acceptance. An additional Maritime Labour inspection may be
required to verify the new measures, certify the new DMLC Part II
and issue the declaration of maritime labour compliance. If an
inspection is conducted, a new ML certificate will be issued with the
same validity date as the original ML certificate.
c) The DMLC Part II need not be submitted if there are changes made
only to the documents referenced in the DMLC Part II and does not
affect the implementation of the measures in the DMLC Part II.

4.4.3 Changes to Certificate data

a) In case of change in shipowners name and/or contact information,

only the affected pages in the DMLC Part II must be submitted to the
Administration and the last page in the DMLC Part II must be
submitted to the Administration or the authorized RO which certified
the DMLC Part II and issued the ML Certificate. An amended DMLC
Part II will be issued with the new shipowners’ name and/or contact
information. The issue date of the DMLC shall not be changed. An
amended ML Certificate with the new issued date and the same
validity dates as the original ML Certificate shall be issued by the
Administration or authorized RO.

The endorsement for the intermediate inspection, if any, shall be

transferred to the new certificate, with date and location. It shall be

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 stamped or marked with text “Confirmed carried out”. The
endorsement shall be stamped, dated and signed.
b) In case of change in ships name, only affected pages in the DMLC
Part II, if any, must be submitted to the Administration and/or
authorized RO which certified the DMLC Part II and issued the ML
Certificate. An amended DMLC Part I will be issued with the new
ship’s name. The issue date of the DMLC shall not be changed. An
amended ML Certificate with the new issue date and the same
validity dates as the original ML Certificate will be issued by the
Administration or the authorized RO.

The endorsement for the intermediate inspection, if any, shall be

transferred to the new certificate, with date and location. It shall be
stamped or marked with the text “Confirmed carried out”. The
endorsement shall be stamped, dated and signed.

4.4.4 Changes to Shipowner

In case of change of Shipowner (manager or operator), a new DMLC Part

II and relevant documents from 2.4 a) to j) above must be submitted to the
Administration for review. A Maritime Labour inspection will be required.

4.5 Inspection for issuance of a Maritime Labour Certificate or Interim

Maritime Labour Certificate:

4.5.1 Maritime Labour Certificate

Only the LMLI or an authorized RO inspector is authorized to conduct

maritime labour inspections and verifications on behalf of the
Administration.

a) The shipowner must contact the Administration or authorized RO to

arrange for the inspection and verification for a Maritime Labour
Certificate. Failure to have a valid Maritime Labour Certificate will be
considered a violation of the MLC, 2006 Convention and the ship may
be prevented from trading.
b) The DMLC Part I and a DMLC Part II reviewed and accepted by the
Administration must be available on board ship before any inspection
and verification is conducted.
c) The Shipowners’ measures drawn up in the DMLC Part II must be
implemented on board before the inspection and verification for
issuance of a Maritime Labour Certificate. The Administration does
not specify minimum implementation period; however, the shipowner
shall ensure that the measures included in the DMLC Part II have been
in place on the ship for a period of time for the Master to develop
sufficient evidence documenting implementation before the inspection
and verification is carried out.

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 d) Inspections other than Interim inspections will only be performed
under normal operating conditions, for example: when the ship is not
in dry-dock or lay-up.

4.5.2 Interim Maritime Labour Certificate

The Administration is aware of the short period allowed for

implementation of the requirements of the Convention on board newly
operated vessels; therefore, the following minimum requirements will be
verified during the verification for an Interim Maritime Labour Certificate:

a) The ship has been inspected, as far as reasonable and practicable, for
the 16 matters listed in 2.1 above, taking into account b), c) and d)
below;
b) The Shipowner has demonstrated to the Administration that the ship
has adequate procedures adopted in the draft of the DMLC Part II to
comply with the requirements of the Convention;
c) The Master is familiar with the requirements of the Convention and
the responsibilities for implementation; and
d) The Shipowner has submitted an application for a DMLC Part I and a
draft of the DMLC Part II to the Administration which outlines the
measures that the shipowner proposes to implement on board the ship.

Where the information in b) and d) above has been submitted to the

Administration, an email confirming receipt shall be sent to the
Shipowner, as evidence of submission.

4.5.3 Preparing for the Inspection and Verification

When scheduling a maritime labour inspection and verification using the

services of a LMLI, the shipowner should complete Form 201 “Audit and
Inspection Application Form”, (available on LISCR website
www.liscr.com under the Marine Documents/Marine Safety Program/
Audit request form tabs) and submit it to the Audit Department at Liberian
International Ship and Corporate Registry in Vienna, Virginia, USA.

The LMLI will prepare for the inspection and coordinate the visit on board
with the local agent and the shipowners’ representative with MLC
responsibilities.
The preparation for the inspection and verification by the LMLI shall
include the following elements:

a) Date and place where the inspection and verification will be

conducted;
b) Objectives and scope;
c) The expected time and duration for each activity (refer 4.5.4)

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 d) Review of ship’s history from previous flag state and port state
inspection reports and ILO records if available;
e) For certified and uncertified ships, before the inspection is carried out,
whether there are any outstanding deficiencies from any previous
inspection or other verification which have not been addressed by the
shipowner. The Administration will take action regarding rectification
of the deficiencies before the inspection.

4.5.4 Inspection and verification

The inspection and verification will be conducted as described below and

should be sufficiently flexible to permit changes based on information
gathered during the inspection.
a) Conduct an opening meeting with at least the Master and the
person/persons designated for assisting seafarers in following the on-
board complaint procedures, using the following agenda:
i. Confirm the working language.
ii. Introduction of the members of the inspection team.
iii. Explanation of the scope and requirement of the inspection.
iv. Outline the inspection program and ensure there is sufficient time
to complete the inspection.
v. Set communication guidelines for inspectors and seafarers.
vi. Agree which seafarers will accompany the inspector(s) as they
verify the measures on board the vessel.
vii. Verify vessel’s crew list.
viii. Confirmation that the inspector will ensure the confidentiality of
the information obtained during the inspection.
ix. Verification of the implementation of any corrective actions from
the previous inspection, close, sign and stamp the inspection
report.
x. Schedule the closing meeting.

b) Conduct an inspection team briefing with all parties who participate in

the inspection and familiarization with the measures drawn up in the
DMLC, Parts I & II. If a DMLC Part I and a DMLC Part II that has
been reviewed and accepted by the Administration is not available on
board ship, the inspector(s) will not continue with the inspection.
c) Conduct the inspection with the inspection team including:
i. Inspection of records of the elements of decent work, human and
operational issues such as payment of wages, qualifications,
manning levels, seafarers’ employment agreements, minimum age,
medical certification and hours of rest.

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 ii. Inspection of records of occupational health, safety and accident
prevention programmes, including operational practices, hazard
identification and risk evaluation, permit to work systems,
accident/incident and near-miss reports, safety committee meeting
reports;
iii. Inspection of accommodation, recreational facilities, galley, food
and catering, including the records of inspections;
iv. Inspection of medical chest, medical logs, hospital;
v. Inspection of deck areas, machinery spaces and personal protective
equipment;
vi. Inspection of on-board complaint handling procedures; and
vii. Interview several seafarers in private.
d) Conduct an inspection team debriefing to gather conclusions and
recommendations.
e) Conduct a closing meeting with at least the Master and the person or
persons designated to assist seafarers with the on-board complaint
procedures.
f) Complete and issue the inspection report in accordance with section
4.1.

4.6 Rectification of Deficiencies

a) Any deficiencies identified during the inspection shall be recorded in the
inspection report. All deficiencies identified are required to be rectified in
accordance with the Administrations and/or authorized RO’s inspection
reporting procedures.
b) A Maritime Labour Certificate will not be issued until deficiencies related to
approved measures in the declaration of maritime labour compliance are
rectified or a corrective action plan has been provided by the shipowner and/or
master and accepted by the Inspector to rectify the deficiencies within a
specified time-frame, not exceeding three (3) months to implement the
necessary corrective actions.
c) The Inspector shall report any serious deficiencies which affect the safety of
the ship, or represent a significant danger to the safety, health or security of
seafarers, or constitute a serious breach of the requirements of this Convention
(including seafarers’ rights) to the shipowner, the Master of the vessel
involved and to the Administration or authorized RO. The inspector will
confirm that the shipowner and/or Master has determined and initiated
appropriate corrective action to correct the deficiencies or to correct the
causes of the deficiencies before the ship departs port.
d) In the case of any serious deficiencies which represent a significant danger or
constitute a serious breach of the requirements of this Convention (including
seafarers’ rights), the Inspector shall, if authorized by the flag Administration,
prohibit the ship from departing the port, unless the deficiencies are rectified
or a corrective action plan to rectify the deficiencies has been accepted by the

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 Administration or authorized RO.
e) For inspections carried out by the LMLI, the shipowner and/or Master should
use the ‘Corrective Action Plan’ form provided in Annex V or any other
format, provided the necessary information is included.
f) The Administration or authorized RO may accept a corrective action plan to
correct the serious deficiencies, if satisfied that the plan will be implemented
in an expeditious manner within a specified time-frame not exceeding three
(3) months to implement the necessary corrective actions.

g) When a corrective action plan to rectify the deficiencies or serious

deficiencies has been accepted by the Inspector, Administration or authorized
RO, an additional Maritime Labour inspection may be required to verify the
implementation of the corrective action plan.
h) Where an additional Maritime Labour inspection is not required, evidence of
implementation of the corrective action shall be submitted within the agreed
time-frame and verification of the implementation of the corrective actions
will be carried out at the next scheduled inspection by the attending inspector,
who will close and sign the inspection report.

4.7 Additional Inspections and Verifications

An additional maritime labour inspection may be carried out by the

Administration or the authorized RO:

a) if the Administration receives a complaint which it does not consider

manifestly unfounded or obtains evidence that a ship does not conform to the
requirements of this Convention or that there are serious deficiencies in the
implementation of the measures set out in the declaration of maritime labour
compliance;
b) if after a more detailed inspection by an authorized officer of a port state, the
ship is prohibited from proceeding to sea until any conditions on board that
are clearly hazardous to the safety, health or security of seafarers; or the non-
conformity that constitutes a serious or repeated breach of the requirements of
this Convention have been rectified, or a plan of action to rectify such non-
conformities has been accepted by the authorized officer, and is satisfied that
the plan will be implemented in an expeditious manner;
c) when changes have been made to the measures in DMLC Part II;
d) when substantial alteration has been made to the seafarer accommodation; or
e) other occasions as may be deemed appropriate by the Administration.

4.8 Internal Maritime Labour Inspections

An internal maritime labour inspection should be conducted by the shipowners at

intervals not exceeding 12 months to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous
improvement. This may be done in concert with the Company’s internal ISM
audit.

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 Personnel carrying out the inspections should be independent of the areas being
inspected unless this is impracticable due to the size and the nature of the
shipowner.

4.9 Designation of the Shipowners’ representative with MLC responsibilities

The shipowner (manager or operator) must provide the Administration with the
name, address, fax, email, telex numbers and emergency contact information of
the person(s) with MLC responsibilities, including seafarer complaint resolution.
This information may be included with the documentation submitted by the
shipowner for DMLC Part II. Changes should be sent by email or fax or mail.

The form for the declaration of person(s) with MLC responsibilities (RL-5005) is
provided in Annex VI.

4.10 Validity of Certificates

A Maritime Labour Certificate shall be issued to each ship following a successful

inspection and verification either by the LMLI or authorized RO inspector on
behalf of the Administration.

a) The Maritime Labour Certificate shall be issued to a ship by the

Administration or by the duly authorized RO for a period which shall not
exceed five years, upon successful inspection and verification of the
Administrations requirements implementing the provisions of the Convention
regarding the working and living conditions of seafarers on the ship, including
measures for ongoing compliance which are included in the declaration of
maritime labour compliance.
b) The validity of the Maritime Labour Certificate shall be subject to an
intermediate inspection by the Administration or authorized RO to ensure
continuing compliance with the Administrations requirements implementing
the provisions of the Convention, and it shall take place between the second
and third anniversary dates of the certificate. Anniversary date means the day
and month of the year which will correspond to the date of expiry of the
Maritime Labour Certificate. The scope of the intermediate inspection shall be
equal to an inspection for renewal of the certificate. The certificate shall be
endorsed following satisfactory intermediate inspection.
c) Notwithstanding section 4.10.1 above, when the renewal inspection has been
completed within three (3) months before the expiry of the existing Maritime
Labour Certificate, the new Maritime Labour Certificate shall be valid from
the date of completion of the renewal inspection for a period not exceeding
five (5) years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate. In such a case
the period of validity may exceed five (5) years.
d) When the renewal inspection is completed more than three (3) months before
the expiry date of the existing Maritime Labour Certificate, the new Maritime
Labour Certificate shall be valid for a period not exceeding five (5) years
starting from the date of completion of the renewal inspection.
e) The date and place of issue stated on the Maritime Labour Certificate is where
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 the certificate was printed regardless of the date and place of the inspection
and verification. As example, the inspection took place on 25 June 2010 in
Singapore and the certificate was issued in LISCR head office Vienna,
Virginia on 25 July 2010 then the date and place of issue will be 25 July 2010
at Vienna, Virginia. The Maritime Labour Certificate will be valid until 24
June 2015.
f) A Maritime Labour Certificate issued by the Liberian Administration cannot
be endorsed by an authorized RO, without the authorization of the
Administration.

4.11 Interim Certification

a) Interim Maritime Labour Certificates may only be issued if the Administration

or authorized RO acting on behalf of the Administration verified compliance
with provisions of section 4.5.2 above and for:

i) New ships on delivery;

ii) Transfer from another Flag; or
iii) A shipowner takes on responsibility for the operation of a ship
which is new to that shipowner.
b) A declaration of maritime labour compliance need not be issued for the period
of validity of the interim certificate.
c) An interim Maritime Labour Certificate may be issued for a period not
exceeding six (6) months and cannot be extended.
d) For a vessels first inspection under MLC, 2006, it is recommended that
shipowners consider requesting an interim Maritime Labour Certificate valid
for a period not exceeding five (5) months. This will allow the Administration
to extend the interim Maritime Labour Certificate for a period not exceeding
one (1) month, if needed to complete implementation of the requirements of
the Convention and avoid undue delays.
e) Prior to the expiration of the interim Maritime Labour Certificate, the
Administration or the authorized RO should issue a Maritime Labour
Certificate upon successful inspection for all the requirements of the
Convention and verification of the working and living conditions of seafarers
on the ship, including measures for ongoing compliance which are included in
the declaration of maritime labour compliance.

5.0 NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE MLC, 2006

5.1 ‘Cease to be valid’ Maritime Labour Certificate

A certificate issued under sections 4.10.1 or 4.11 above shall cease to be valid in
any of the following cases:

a) if the intermediate inspection is not completed within the second and third
anniversary dates of the Maritime Labour Certificate;
b) if the intermediate inspection is not satisfactorily completed and the ML
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 Certificate is not endorsed;
c) when a ship changes flag;
d) when a shipowner ceases to assume the responsibility for the operation of a
ship; and
e) when substantial changes have been made to the structure or equipment
covered in Title 3.

In the case of a) and b) above, the existing Maritime Labour Certificate may be
reinstated following an inspection and verification to the extent and scope of an
inspection for a Maritime Labour Certificate. A new Maritime Labour Certificate
will be issued with the same validity date as the original Maritime Labour
Certificate.

In the case referred to in c), d) and e) above, a new Maritime Labour Certificate
shall only be issued when the Administration or the authorized RO issuing the
new certificate is fully satisfied that the ship is in compliance with the
Administrations laws and regulations and other requirements implementing the
provisions of this Convention regarding working and living conditions of
seafarers on ships.

5.2 Withdrawal of the Maritime Labour Certificate

A Maritime Labour Certificate may be withdrawn at the determination of the

Administration. Cause for certificate withdrawal may include, but is not limited
to:

a) On recommendation of the Liberian Maritime Labour Inspector or the

authorized RO, that the ship concerned does not comply with the
Administrations requirements implementing the provisions of this
Convention;
b) Any accepted corrective action plan to rectify serious deficiencies has not
been implemented; and
c) The measures in the declaration of maritime labour compliance Part II are not
implemented on board.
When considering whether a Maritime Labour Certificate should be withdrawn,
the Administration shall take into account the seriousness or the frequency of the
deficiencies.

5.3 Right to Appeal

In the event a shipowner disagrees with a determination made by the LMLI or the
authorized RO inspector, the shipowner may make a direct appeal to the
Administration. The final determination will be based upon both the substance of
the appeal and the recommendations of the LMLI or the authorized RO. Appeals
shall be in writing and may be sent by email to [email protected] or faxed to the
attention of MLC group at +1-703-790-5655.

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 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY

ANNEX I

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance — Part I

(Note: This Declaration must be attached
to the ship’s Maritime Labour Certificate)

Issued under the authority of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Republic of Liberia

With respect to the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, the following referenced ship:

Name of Ship IMO number Gross tonnage

is maintained in accordance with Standard A5.1.3 of the Convention.

The undersigned declares, on behalf of the abovementioned competent authority, that:

(a) the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention are fully embodied in the national requirements referred
to below;
(b) these national requirements are contained in the national provisions referenced below; explanations
concerning the content of those provisions are provided where necessary;
(c) the details of any substantial equivalencies under Article VI, paragraphs 3 and 4, are provided in the section
for this purpose below;
(d) any exemptions granted by the competent authority in accordance with Title 3 are clearly indicated in the
section provided for this purpose below; and
(e) any ship-type specific requirements under national legislation are also referenced under the requirements
concerned.

1. Minimum age (Regulation 1.1)

Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.326; Liberian Maritime Law Sections 326 and 326(2); and M. Notice
RLM-118 (the Requirements for Liberian Merchant Marine Personnel Certification) Regulations 5.2.2.6;
5.2.3; 5.4.2.7 as amended: Other than a ship’s cook who shall be at least 18 years old, the minimum age
allowed is 16-years for employment as seafarer. Night work is prohibited for seafarers under the age of 18.
See Marine Notice MLC-002 (paragraph 1.1) which provides for exception to night work for seafarers
under age 18. Night is defined as a period of at least nine (9) consecutive hours starting at 2100 (9:00 p.m.)
and ending no earlier than 0600 (6:00 a.m.), which period shall be specified in the DMLC Part II. The
employment, engagement or work of seafarers under age 18 is prohibited where the work is likely to
jeopardize their health or safety. See also MLC-005 (paragraph 3.3) which provides the detail of such work
that is likely to jeopardize their health or safety.

2. Medical certification (Regulation 1.2)

Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.325(3) and M. Notice RLM-118 Reg. 5.2.6 and Reg. 5.3.3 require all
seafarers to always possess a "Fit for Duty" Physical Examination Form completed by a (duly qualified)
physician/ medical practitioner licensed/certificated at the place of examination, and/or who is recognized
by the Competent Authority at the place of examination for the issuance of seafarer’s medical certification,
and such standard medical form found in Annex 2 of M. Notice RLM-118 (or similar form with required
information indicated in Marine Notice MLC-002, Paragraph 1.2) should be issued within the past two
years of signing the shipping articles. However, for seafarers under the age of 18, the maximum period of
validity of the certificate shall be one (1) year. In urgent cases a seafarer may be permitted to work without
a valid medical certificate in accordance with Marine Notice MLC-002(Paragraph 1.2), for a period of not
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 more than three (3) months (in accordance with Standard A1.2.8(b)), until the next port of call where the
seafarer can obtain a medical certificate, provided that the seafarer concerned is in possession of an expired
medical certificate of recent date but not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of expiry of the said
medical certificate that is in the seafarer’s possession. The medical certificate must be provided in the
English Language in addition to any other language.
In accordance with treaty obligation, the Liberian Maritime Administration also accepts medical certificates
issued in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), as amended.

3. Qualifications of seafarers (Regulation 1.3)

Liberian Maritime Law Section 325 and Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.325 including M. Notice RLM-
118 provide standards for training and certification requirement for seafarers employed on board Liberian
registered ships.

4. Seafarers’ employment agreements (Regulation 2.1)

a) Liberian Maritime Law Section 320 and Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.320 provide for execution of
a Shipping Article/Articles of Agreement (Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA)) – “Before the
Master of any Liberian vessel of 200 GRT or more shall sail from any port, there shall be in force
Shipping Articles (sometimes referred to as Articles) with every seafarer on board the vessel, except
with persons who are apprenticed to, or servants of, himself or the vessel's owner, who are not deemed
to be seafarers. The Shipping Articles shall be written or printed and shall be subscribed by every
seafarer shipping on the vessel and shall state the period of engagement or voyage or voyages and the
term or terms for which each seafarer shall be shipped, and the rate of pay for each, and such other
items as may be required by Regulation”. The Master is also required to sign the Articles of
Agreement.

b) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.320(2) sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) state: the seafarers shall be given
an opportunity to review and seek advice on the agreement, including any collective bargaining
agreement (CBA) that forms part of the employment agreement, before signing, to ensure that they
have freely entered into the agreement with a sufficient understanding of their rights and
responsibilities. The ship owner and the seafarer shall each have a signed original of the employment
agreement.

c) Liberian Maritime Law Section 324 provides for wages due to early termination; Liberian Maritime
Regulation 10.324 requires prior notification (of at least 7 days) for early termination of the seafarer's
employment. Marine Notice MLC-003 (paragraph 3.1) provides for termination of the SEA at a
shorter notice or without notice in accordance with Standard A2.1.6. Marine Notice MLC-003
(paragraph 3.1) also provides the minimum particulars to be included in the SEA.

d) Liberian Maritime Law Section 325 and Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.325(2)(a) requires each
person employed on board a Liberian vessel, other than those persons such as certain hotel staff
personnel on passenger vessels who are not assigned or required to perform ship safety or pollution
related shipboard duties, shall have in his or her possession an official Liberian Seafarer’s
Identification and Record Book, issued by the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner in accordance
with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No 108 and Standard A2.1.1e,
containing any certificates of special qualification issued to the holder by the Commissioner or a
Deputy Commissioner, and in which all services at sea shall be entered and certified by the Master.

5. Use of any licensed or certified or regu1ated private recruitment and placement service (Regulation 1.4)

Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.327A provides for recruitment and placement. It provides for seafarer's
access to an efficient, adequate and accountable system for finding employment on board ship without
charge to the seafarer. It also provides that ship owners who use seafarer's recruitment and placement
services that are based in countries or territories in which MLC-2006 does not apply are required to ensure
that those services conform to the standards set out in A1.4. Seafarers, prior to or in the process of
engagement, shall be informed about their rights under the seafarers’ recruitment and placement services’
system of protection, to compensate seafarers for monetary loss that they may incur as a result of the failure
of the recruitment and placement service or the relevant shipowner under the seafarers’ employment

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 agreement to meet its obligations to them. See also Marine Notice MLC-002 (paragraph 1.4) which
provides guidelines for auditing of those seafarers’ recruitment and placement services.

6. Hours of work or rest (Regulation 2.3)

a) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.320 (4) (10) along with Marine Notices MAN-001 and MLC-003
(paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4) provide for minimum rest period; Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.341(1)
incorporates the provision reflecting the minimum seventy-seven (77) hours in any seven day period
including the conditions in Standard A2.3.10 and Standard A2.3.11; Interval between consecutive
hours of rest cannot be more than fourteen (14) hours. Marine Notice MLC-003 includes Annexes
reflecting the Liberian standardized format (or use IMO/ILO form) for the table of shipboard working
arrangement for posting and the record of work hours/rest periods, a copy of which is required to be
signed/endorsed by the Master/ship owners’ representative or a person authorized by the Master, and
by the seafarer. A copy must be provided to the seafarer. Other forms of record keeping may be
accepted provided the required information is included. By the foregoing, the Administration has
adopted the minimum hours of rest standard.

b) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.341(2) and Maritime Law Sections 354, 355 and 356 and Marine
Notice MLC-003 (paragraph 3.3) together make provision for the Collective Agreement exception to
hours of rest in Standard A2.3.13 and for Emergency in Standard A2.3.14 which is specifically
clarified by the amendment to Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.341. MLC-003, paragraph 3.4 also
provides guidelines for hours of work and rest for young seafarers under the age of 18 years.

c) Liberian Maritime Law Section 333(3) provides for seafarer vacation allowance/paid holiday per year,
and annual leave with pay calculated on the basis of a minimum of 2.5 calendar days per month
employment as required by Standard A2.4.2.

7. Manning levels for the ship (Regulation 2.7)

a) Liberian Maritime Law Section 292 requires that Liberian vessel shall not be navigated unless it has in
its service and on board such complement of officers and crew as is necessary for safe navigation, and
with due regards to security.

b) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.292 and Marine Notice MAN-001 provide the specific detail
manning requirements including minimum number of deck officers, minimum number of engineers,
minimum number of ratings of crew and certificated persons proficient in survival craft. A Minimum
Safe Manning Certificate (MSMC) is issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner to each
Liberian flag vessel in accordance with the Liberian Flag State requirements. Reg. 10.292(3) reflects
minimization of excessive hours of work to ensure sufficient rest and limit fatigue of seafarers
consistent with relevant IMO guidance.

8. Accommodation (Regulation 3.1)

Liberian Maritime Regulation.10.318 provides for the condition of employment. Consistent with ILO
Convention 92 and Convention 133, Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.318(2) and sub-paragraph (3) and
Marine Notice MLC-004 (paragraphs 3 and 4) provide for specific detailed requirements for ships
constructed on/or after MLC 2006 enters into force and consistent with the requirements of Standard
A3.1and GuidelineB3.1 covering the size of rooms and other accommodation spaces; heating and
ventilation; noise and vibration and other ambient factors; sanitary facilities; lighting and hospital
accommodation; laundry facilities and mess rooms. In accordance with Marine Notice MLC-004
(paragraph 3), certain exemptions may be provided to certain ships. MLC-004 (paragraph 4) also includes
frequency of documented inspections of accommodation and records to be maintained.

9. On-board recreational facilities (Regulation 3.1)

Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.318 and specifically, Reg. 10.318(2) and sub-paragraph (3) and Marine
Notice MLC-004, paragraphs 3.14, 4.10 and 4.11 provide for specific detailed requirements for appropriate
recreational facilities, including social connectivity.

10. Food and catering (Regulation 3.2)

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 a) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.315 and Marine Notice MLC-004 (paragraph 5.1) require to be
maintained on board Liberian flag ships a sufficient supply of drinking water, and of food of suitably
nutritive quality, balance and variety taking due regard of the number of seafarers on board, their
religious requirements, custom and habit (cultural practices), and which shall be properly and
hygienically prepared, dispensed and served at no cost to the seafarers. The Commissioner may, as
and if necessary, prescribe scales of provisions appropriate to the customs and habits of the crew.

b) Seafarers employed as cooks on board Liberia registered ships are required to have completed a
training course or program (as indicated Marine Notice MLC-004, paragraph 5.2) approved or
recognized by the Administration as outlined in Standard A3.2.4 and as provided in the Requirements
for Merchant Maritime Personnel Certification (RLM-118) Regulations 6.19 and as provided in MLC-
004, paragraph 5.2. In accordance with Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.315(2), catering staff shall be
properly trained or instructed for their position. Ship owners shall ensure that seafarers, who are
engaged as ships' cooks are trained, qualified and found competent for the position in accordance with
requirements set out in the Liberian Maritime Regulations.

c) On board inspection of food quality and drinking water supply and related accessories in accordance
with Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.315(3) and Marine Notice MLC-004, paragraph 5.6.

11. Health and safety and accident prevention (Regulation 4.3)

a) In respect to accident prevention for the management of occupational safety and health on board,
Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.296(9) and MLC-005, paragraph 3.3 requires shipowners to take
reasonable precautions to prevent occupational accidents, injuries and diseases on board ship,
including provision of all necessary appropriately-sized personal protective equipment and the Master
of each vessel to appoint from amongst the crew a suitable person and a committee responsible for
accident prevention, and such person or committee shall in addition to any other duties assigned by the
Master ensure that any conditions aboard the vessel not in substantial compliance with the applicable
provisions of the accident prevention code including the ILO code of practice entitled Accident
prevention on board ship at sea and in port or codes currently approved by the Office of the Deputy
Commissioner are brought to the prompt attention of the Master.

b) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.296(9) and MLC-005, paragraph 3.3 require elements set forth in
Standard A4.3 and identifies hazardous work for young seafarers under 18 years of age.

c) Liberian Maritime Regulation 9.257(1) (f) requires inspection, reporting and correction of unsafe
conditions of occupational accidents on board which shall be investigated. See also Marine Notice
MLC-005 (paragraph 3.3).

12. On-board medical care (Regulation 4.1)

a) In accordance with Standard A4.1.2, the Administration has adopted a standard medical report forms
for use by the Ships’ Masters and relevant onshore and onboard medical personnel. A copy of the
forms which can be found in the Annex to the current WHO International Medical Guide for Ships.
The form, when completed and its contents shall be kept confidential and shall only be used to
facilitate the treatment of seafarers and shall be submitted to the Administration as part of the report
required by Liberian Maritime Regulation 9.257. A medical log record shall be maintained as
required by Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.296(2) (d).

b) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.296(3) require that Seafarers on Liberian flag ships shall have
access to prompt and adequate medical care whilst working on board, and such medical care to be
provided by the ship owner at no cost to the seafarers. Marine Notice MLC-005, paragraph 3.1
provides cases where seafarers should be considered in need of immediate medical care and for
repatriation of the body and ashes of a deceased seafarer, in accordance with the wishes of the
seafarer or their next of kin, as appropriate, and as soon as practicable.

c) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.296(3) and Marine Notice MLC-005, paragraph 3.1 require that
every Liberian vessel shall carry and maintain an adequate medicine chest bearing in mind the
number of persons aboard and the nature and duration of the voyage. In the determination of the
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 contents of the chest consideration shall be given to the recommendations of the International Labour
Organization/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships and Quantification Addendum.

d) Seafarers designated to provide medical first aid or designated to take charge of medical care shall
meet the standard of competence respectively specified in the applicable sections of the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping, 1978, as amended, and as
established by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner. Marine Notice MLC-005, paragraph 3.1 also
requires certain publications to be carried on board to assist in providing medical care and obtaining
medical advice.

e) Liberian Maritime Law Section 336 and Marine Notice MLC-005, paragraph 3.1 and paragraph 3.2
ensures that ship owners are liable to bear the costs for seafarers working on their ships in respect of
health, medical protection, medical care, sickness and injury of the seafarers occurring between the
date of commencing duty and the date upon which they are deemed duly repatriated, or arising from
their employment between those dates.

13. On-board complaint procedures (Regulation 5.1.5)

Liberian Maritime Law Section 359 and Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.359 provide for Conciliation,
Mediation and Arbitration of labor disputes, differences or grievances. On board complaint procedures is
also contained in the publication on Familiarization, RLM-105A and Marine Notice MLC-006 (paragraph
2.1) including the implementation of Guideline B5.1.5.2(e) requiring that all complaints and the decisions
on them shall be recorded and a copy provided to the seafarer concerned.

14. Payment of wages (Regulation 2.2)

a) Liberian Maritime Law Section 327 provides for Payment of Wages, as follows: “Commencement and
Termination. - Wages shall commence on the day specified and agreed to in the Shipping Articles or at
the time of presence on board the vessel for the purpose of commencing work, whichever first occurs,
and shall terminate on the day of discharge or termination of the Articles”. Normal working hours’
standard for seafarers shall be based on an eight (8) hour day with one day of rest per week and rest on
public holidays. Any applicable CBA may determine seafarers’ normal working hours on a basis no
less favorable than this. Hours worked in excess of the normal working hours shall be considered
overtime. The rate of compensation for overtime should not be less than one-and one-quarter (1-1/4)
times the basic wage per hour.

b) Time of Payment. - In the absence of any agreement to the contrary the ship owner or the Master of the
vessel shall pay to every seafarer his wages within two days after the termination of the Articles, or at
the time when the seafarer is discharged, whichever is first. See also Marine Notice SEA-004 which,
consistent with Marine Notice MLC-003, paragraph 3.2, provides for electronic transfer of wages and
for proper accounting statement for the seafarer.

c) Entitlement. - A seafarer is entitled to receive in local currency or currency agreed to in the

Employment Agreement, on demand, from the Master his wages actually earned less any valid
deduction and payable at every intermediate port where the vessel shall load or deliver cargo before the
voyage is ended, but not more than once in any fifteen-day period. Seafarers shall be paid in full at no
greater than monthly intervals in accordance with their employment agreements. Seafarers shall be
given a monthly account of the payment due and the amounts paid, including wages, any additional
payments and the rate of exchange used, if applicable.

d) Account. - Every Master shall deliver to the seafarer, before paying off, a full and true account of his
wages and all deductions to be made there from on any account whatsoever, and in default shall, for
each offense, be liable to a penalty of not more than US$500.

e) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.320(4)(2) provides that wages shall commence no later than on the
day specified and agreed to in the Articles or at a time of presence on board for the purpose of
commencing work, whichever first occurs, and shall terminate on the day of discharge.

f) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.327 incorporates Standard A2.2 (2) requiring monthly accounting of
payments and calculation of overtime wages consistent with Guideline B2.2.2.1(c) amplified by
Marine Notice SEA-004.
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 g) Liberian Maritime Law Section 331(2) provides that it shall be lawful for the Master and any seafarer
to agree that an allotment of all or portion of the seafarer's earnings, at regular intervals, may be
payable to a spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters or person(s)
nominated by the seafarer, or to a bank account in the name of the seafarer.

15. Financial security for repatriation (Regulation 2.5)

a) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.342 requires each owner of a Liberian registered vessel to maintain at
all times satisfactory third party liability insurance as described in Liberian Maritime Regulation
2.66(2) and covering, inter alia, any default in meeting the owner’s repatriation obligations under
Section 342 of the Liberian Maritime Law. Proof of valid insurance shall be provided annually to the
Office of the Deputy Commissioner.

b) Marine Notice MLC-003, paragraph 3.6.5 requires shipowners to maintain financial security to ensure
that seafarers are duly repatriated in the event of their abandonment. The financial security shall
provide direct access, sufficient coverage and expedited financial assistance to any abandoned seafarer.

c) Ships shall carry on board a certificate or other documentary evidence of financial security issued by a
financial security provider acceptable to the Administration. A copy shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on board where it is available to seafarers. When more than one financial security provider
provides cover, the document provided by each provider shall be carried on board.

d) The certificate or other documentary evidence of financial security shall contain the information
required in Appendix A2-I of MLC, 2006 and the annex to Marine Notice MLC-003. It shall be in
English or accompanied by an English translation.

e) Marine Notice MLC-003, paragraph 3.6.5.5 requires that assistance provided by the financial security
provider shall be granted promptly upon request made by the seafarer or the seafarers’ nominated
representative and supported by the necessary justification of entitlement in accordance with paragraph
3.6.5.1 of Marine Notice MLC-003. If time is needed to check the validity of certain aspects of the
request of the seafarer or the seafarer’s nominated representative, this should not prevent the seafarer
from immediately receiving such part of the assistance requested as is recognized as justified.

f) Marine Notice MLC-003, paragraphs 3.6.5.6 and 3.6.5.7provide details on the assistance required to be
covered and provided to a seafarer by the financial security provider.

g) The financial security shall not cease before the end of the period of validity of the financial security
unless the financial security provider has given prior notification of at least 30 days to the
Administration.

16. Financial security relating to shipowners’ liability (Regulation 4.2)

a) Liberian Maritime Law Section 336 provides for compensation to seafarers and requires the
shipowner or his representative to provide evidence of financial security to assure compensation to
seafarers for long-term disability due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard in accordance with
Liberian Regulations and Rules or pursuant to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement
applicable to the seafarer.

b) Liberian Maritime Law Section 336(A) provides for direct compensation to seafarers by the shipowner
for loss of life pursuant to an actual mission assigned to the seafarer by, or by the authority of the
Master. Additionally, and consistent with Regulation 4.2, paragraph 2 of MLC, 2006, Liberian
Maritime Law Section 337 also provides for the seafarers’ personal representative to maintain a suit
for damages, for the exclusive benefit of the deceased seafarers’ wife, husband, parent, child or
dependent relative, against the vessel, person or corporation, which would have been liable if death had
not ensued.

c) Liberian Maritime Regulation 10.336(1) sets out the minimum amount of direct compensation for loss
of life for each seafarer, regardless of the seafarers’ nationality, seniority or other circumstances.
Marine Notice MLC-005, subparagraph 3.2.2.1 requires that the contractual compensation, where set

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 out in the seafarers’ employment agreement and without prejudice to subparagraph 3.2.2.4, shall be
paid in full and without delay.

d) Liberian Maritime Regulations 10.336(11) and 10.336(12) set out the shipowners’ obligation and
describe the means by which a shipowner shall provide seafarers a benefit of direct compensation for
loss of life and long-term disability due to occupational injury or illness or hazard.

e) Marine Notice MLC-005, paragraph 3.2.2 requires the shipowner to provide the Office of the Deputy
Commissioner with evidence of financial security to assure compensation in the event of the death or
long-term disability of seafarers due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard.

f) In accordance with Regulation 4.2, paragraph 2 of MLC, 2006, the seafarer shall receive payment
without prejudice to other legal rights, but such payment may be offset by the shipowner against any
damages resulting from any other claim made by the seafarer against the shipowner and arising from
the same incident.

g) Marine Notice MLC-005, subparagraph 3.2.2 requires that the seafarer shall not be pressurized into
accepting a payment less than the contractual amount, subparagraph 3.2.2.3 allows for an interim
payment, where the nature of the long-term disability of the seafarer makes it difficult to assess the full
compensation to which the seafarer may be entitled and subparagraph 3.2.2.5 provides for the claim for
contractual compensation to be brought directly by the seafarer concerned, of their next of kin, or a
representative of the seafarer or designated beneficiary.

h) Each ship shall carry on board a certificate or other documentary evidence of financial security issued
by the financial security provider acceptable to the Administration. A copy shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on board where it is available to the seafarers. Where more than one financial
security provider provides cover, the document provided by each provider shall be carried on board.

i) The certificate or other documentary evidence of financial security shall contain the information
required in Appendix A4-I of MLC, 2006 and the annex to Marine Notice MLC-005. It shall be in
English or accompanied by an English translation.

j) The financial security shall provide for the payment of all contractual claims covered by it which arise
during the period for which the document is valid and it shall not cease before the end of the period of
validity of the financial security, unless the financial security provider has given prior notification of at
least 30 days to the Administration.

k) Seafarers shall receive prior notification and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner shall be notified
by the provider of the financial security, if a shipowner’s financial security is cancelled or terminated.

l) Parties to the payment of a contractual claim may use the Model Receipt and Release Form set out in
Appendix B4-I of MLC, 2006 and the annex to Marine Notice MLC-005.

Name: Margaret C. Ansumana

Title: Deputy Commissioner

Signature: …………………………………

Place: ........................................................

Date: …………………………………….

(Seal or stamp of the authority,

as appropriate)

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 Substantial equivalencies
(Note: Strike out the statement which is not applicable)

The following substantial equivalencies, as provided under Article VI, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the Convention,
except where stated above, are noted (insert description if applicable):

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

No Equivalency has been granted.

Name: Margaret C. Ansumana

Title: Deputy Commissioner

Signature: ………………………………….

Place: ………………………………………

Date: ………………………………………

(Seal or stamp of the authority,

as appropriate)

Exemptions
(Note: Strike out the statement which is not applicable)

The following exemptions granted by the competent authority as provided in Title 3 of the Convention are noted:

__________________________________________________________________________.

__________________________________________________________________________.

No Exemption has been granted.

Name: Margaret C. Ansumana

Title: Deputy Commissioner

Signature: ………………………………

Place: …………………………………..

Date: ……………………………………

(Seal or stamp of the authority,

as appropriate)

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 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY

ANNEX II

Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance – Part II

Measures adopted to ensure ongoing compliance between inspections
The following measures have been drawn up by the shipowner, named in the
Maritime Labour Certificate to which this Declaration is attached, to ensure ongoing
compliance between inspections:
(State below the measures drawn up to ensure compliance with each of the items in Part I)

1. Minimum age (Regulation 1.1) ❑

...........................................................................................................................................................

2. Medical certification (Regulation 1.2) ❑

...........................................................................................................................................................

3. Qualifications of seafarers (Regulation 1.3) ❑

...........................................................................................................................................................

4. Seafarers’ employment agreements (Regulation 2.1) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

5. Use of any licensed or certified or regulated private recruitment

and placement service (Regulation 1.4) ❑
.........................................................................................................................................................

6. Hours of work or rest (Regulation 2.3) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

7. Manning levels for the ship (Regulation 2.7) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

8. Accommodation (Regulation 3.1) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

9. On-board recreational facilities (Regulation 3.1) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................
10. Food and catering (Regulation 3.2) ❑
..........................................................................................................................................................

11. Health and safety and accident prevention (Regulation 4.3) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

12. On-board medical care (Regulation 4.1) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

13. On-board complaint procedures (Regulation 5.1.5) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................
14. Payment of wages (Regulation 2.2) ❑
..........................................................................................................................................................

15. Financial security for repatriation (Regulation 2.5) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................

16. Financial security relating to shipowners’ liability (Regulation 4.2) ❑

..........................................................................................................................................................
I hereby certify that the above measures have been drawn up to ensure ongoing compliance,
between inspections, with the requirements listed in Part I.

Name of shipowner:1 ........................................

...........................................................................
Company address: .............................................
...........................................................................
Name of the authorized signatory: .................
...........................................................................
Title: ..................................................................
Signature of the authorized signatory:
...........................................................................
Date: ..................................................................
(Stamp or seal of the shipowner1)

The above measures have been reviewed by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Liberia
Maritime Authority, Republic of Liberia and, following inspection of the ship, have been
determined as meeting the purposes set out under Standard A5.1.3, paragraph 10(b), regarding
measures to ensure initial and ongoing compliance with the requirements set out in Part I of this
Declaration.

Name: .................................................................

Title: ...................................................................

Address: .............................................................

.............................................................................

.............................................................................

Signature: ...........................................................

Place: ..................................................................

Date: ...................................................................

(Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)

_____________
1 Shipowner means the owner of the ship or another organization or person, such as the manager, agent or bareboat
charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and who, on assuming such
responsibility, has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on shipowners in accordance with this Convention,
regardless of whether any other organizations or persons fulfil certain of the duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner.
See Article II(1)(j) of the Convention.
or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner. See Article II(1)(j) of the Convention.
 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY

ANNEX III

Maritime Labour Certificate

(Note: This Certificate shall have a Declaration

of Maritime Labour Compliance attached)

Issued under the provisions of Article V and Title 5 of the

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
(referred to below as “the Convention”)
under the authority of the Government of

The Republic of Liberia

by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Liberia Maritime Authority

Particulars of the ship

Name of ship ...........................................................................................................................

Distinctive number or letters ...................................................................................................
Port of registry .........................................................................................................................
Date of registry ........................................................................................................................
Gross tonnage 1 ........................................................................................................................
IMO number ............................................................................................................................
Type of ship .............................................................................................................................
Name and address of the shipowner 2 .....................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................

1 For ships covered by the tonnage measurement interim scheme adopted by the IMO, the gross ton-
nage is that which is included in the REMARKS column of the International Tonnage Certificate (1969).
See Article II(1)(c) of the Convention.
2 Shipowner means the owner of the ship or another organization or person, such as the manager, agent
or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and
who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on ship-
owners in accordance with this Convention, regardless of whether any other organizations or persons fulfil certain
of the duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner. See Article II(1)(j) of the Convention.

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This is to certify:
1. That this ship has been inspected and verified to be in compliance with the
requirements of the Convention, and the provisions of the attached Declaration of
Maritime Labour Compliance.
2. That the seafarers’ working and living conditions specified in Appendix A5-I
of the Convention were found to correspond to the abovementioned country’s national
requirements implementing the Convention. These national requirements are summariz-
ed in the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance, Part I.
This Certificate is valid until .................................... subject to inspections in acc-
ordance with Standards A5.1.3 and A5.1.4 of the Convention.
This Certificate is valid only when the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance
issued
at ................................................................. on ................................................... is attached.
Completion date of the inspection on which this Certificate is based was .............................
Issued at .................................................... on ........................................................................
Signature of the duly authorized official issuing the Certificate
(Seal or stamp of issuing authority, as appropriate)

Endorsements for mandatory intermediate inspection and, if required,

any additional inspection
This is to certify that the ship was inspected in accordance with Standards A5.1.3
and A5.1.4 of the Convention and that the seafarers’ working and living conditions
specified in Appendix A5-I of the Convention were found to correspond to the above-
mentioned country’s national requirements implementing the Convention.

Intermediate inspection: Signed ........................................................

(to be completed between the second (Signature of authorized official)
and third anniversary dates)
Place ...........................................................

Date ............................................................
(Seal or stamp of the authority,
as appropriate)

Additional endorsements (if required)

This is to certify that the ship was the subject of an additional inspection for the
purpose of verifying that the ship continued to be in compliance with the national require-
ments implementing the Convention, as required by Standard A3.1, paragraph 3,
of the Convention (re-registration or substantial alteration of accommodation) or for
other reasons.

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Additional inspection: Signed ..........................................................
(if required) (Signature of authorized official)
Place .............................................................
Date ..............................................................
(Seal or stamp of the authority,
as appropriate)

Additional inspection: Signed ...........................................................

(if required) (Signature of authorized official)
Place .............................................................
Date ...............................................................
(Seal or stamp of the authority,
as appropriate)

Additional inspection: Signed ...........................................................

(if required) (Signature of authorized official)
Place ..............................................................
Date ...............................................................
(Seal or stamp of the authority,
as appropriate)

Extension after renewal inspection (if required)

This is to certify that, following a renewal inspection, the ship was found to continue to be in
compliance with national laws and regulations or other measures implementing the requirements of the
Convention, and that the present certificate is hereby extended, in accordance with paragraph 4 of
Standard A5.1.3, until …………………………………… (not more than five months after the expiry date
of the existing certificate) to allow for the new certificate to be issued to and made available on board the
ship.
Completion date of the renewal inspection on which this extension is based was:
..............................................................................................................................................

Signed: ..................................................................
(Signature of authorized official)
...............................................................................
Place: .....................................................................
Date: ......................................................................
(Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)

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 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY
ANNEX IV

Interim Maritime Labour Certificate

Issued under the provisions of Article V and Title 5 of the
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
(referred to below as “the Convention”)
under the authority of the Government of

The Republic of Liberia

by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Liberia Maritime Authority

Particulars of the ship

Name of ship .....................................................................................................................

Distinctive number or letters ............................................................................................
Port of registry ..................................................................................................................
Date of registry .................................................................................................................
Gross tonnage 1 .................................................................................................................
IMO number .....................................................................................................................
Type of ship ......................................................................................................................
Name and address of the shipowner 2 ..............................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
This is to certify, for the purposes of Standard A5.1.3, paragraph 7, of the Convention,
that:
(a) this ship has been inspected, as far as reasonable and practicable, for the matters
listed in Appendix A5-I to the Convention, taking into account verification of
items under (b), (c) and (d) below;
(b) the shipowner has demonstrated to the competent authority or recognized organ-
ization that the ship has adequate procedures to comply with the Convention;
(c) the master is familiar with the requirements of the Convention and the responsi-
bilities for implementation; and
(d) relevant information has been submitted to the competent authority or recog-
nized organization to produce a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.

1 For ships covered by the tonnage measurement interim scheme adopted by the IMO, the gross ton-
nage is that which is included in the REMARKS column of the International Tonnage Certificate (1969).
See Article II(1)(c) of the Convention.
2 Shipowner means the owner of the ship or another organization or person, such as the manager, agent
or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and
who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on ship-
owners in accordance with this Convention, regardless of whether any other organizations or persons fulfil certain
of the duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner. See Article II(1)(j) of the Convention.

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This Certificate is valid until .................................... subject to inspections in accordance
with Standards A5.1.3 and A5.1.4.

Completion date of the inspection referred to under (a) above was ...................................

Issued at ..................................................... on ...................................................................

Signature of the duly authorized official
Issuing the interim certificate …………………………………………………………….
(Seal or stamp of issuing authority, as appropriate)

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 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY
ANNEX V

Corrective Action Plan

for Maritime Labour Inspection Deficiencies
(To be used in the case of any serious deficiencies which represent a significant danger to the
safety, health or security of seafarers or constitute a serious breach of the requirements of the
Convention, including seafarers’ rights)

Vessel Name: ___________________________ IMO #: _______________________

Inspection Date: ________________________

Please list the deficiency noted during the vessel’s Maritime Labour inspection and the
corrective action planned.
Submit the completed form to the Inspector and email a copy to [email protected].

Deficiency Planned Corrective Action Date to be Date

rectified rectified

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 THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY

ANNEX VI

DECLARATION OF SHIPOWNERS’ REPRESENTATIVE WITH

MLC RESPONSIBILITIES
(including seafarer complaint resolution)

(To be filled out by the Shipowner 1)

Dates should be in the format dd/mm/yyyy

Information
1
1 Name of Shipowner : Company IMO number:
2 Name of MLC Representative:
Address(es) of the MLC Representative:

Phone:
Fax:
Mobil Phone:
24 hour number:
Email:

The MLC Representative is responsible for all ships:

YES / NO
If NO, the following ships:
3 Name of ship: IMO Number:
Name of ship: IMO Number:

Name of ship: IMO Number:

Name of ship: IMO Number:

Name of ship: IMO Number:

Name of ship: IMO Number:

Name of ship: IMO Number:

Name of ship: IMO Number:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT this record is correct in all respects:

Signature of authorized person: ________________________________________________________

Name of authorized person: ___________________________________________________________

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Date of issue: ________________ Date of actual change: ________________________

1 Shipowner: The owner of the ship or another organization or person, such as the manager. Agent or bareboat charterer, who has
assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to
take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on shipowners in accordance with MLC, 2006, regardless of whether any other
organization or persons fulfill certain of the duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner.

FR MLC-006-01 Rev2-02/2023