Course description
The Port State MLC standards course focuses on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, tailored for Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) worldwide. It addresses the critical need for specialised training, highlighted by the increase in PSC MLC-related detentions. Participants will delve into the requirements, challenges, and best practices for audits and inspections under this convention.
Key aspects include understanding MLC 2006's mandatory requirements, exploring shipboard contractual, living, and working conditions, and learning how to conduct port state inspections of foreign vessels effectively. The course provides essential knowledge on labour welfare policies, working hours, health and safety, and fairness in shipping. PSCOS must ensure compliance and promote maritime justice and safety in the global shipping industry.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
The primary aim of this course is to equip Port State Control (PSC) officers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the inspection methods of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. This training is designed to meet the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards for certification, verification, and safety control.
Key objectives include:
- Developing a deep understanding of the MLC convention’s five titles.
- Mastering the techniques for inspecting and evaluating seafarers' living and working conditions aboard ships and within maritime companies.
- Ensuring participants can apply the MLC standards in real-world scenarios to uphold maritime safety and seafarer welfare.
By the end of this course, PSC participants will be proficient in the various aspects of MLC 2006 inspections, contributing significantly to the enforcement of this vital maritime convention.
Training Course Content
Overview of MLC 2006 and PSCO Roles
- MLC 2006 Key Issues: Introduction to major topics and mandatory certification.
- PSCOs in Compliance: The role of PSCOs in upholding labour standards.
- Certification Procedures: Summary of MLC-related certification and labour codes.
- MLC Convention Principles: Overview of the five titles and their evolution.
- Flag State Policies: Discussion on individual nation actions supplementing MLC requirements.
- MLC Implementation and Certification: Outline of the implementation schedule and national legislation.
Administration of MLC and Ensuring Compliance
- MLC Administration: Understanding roles and responsibilities in upholding global labour standards.
- Historical ILO Conventions: Review old International Labour Organization conventions for seafarers' living and working conditions.
- Verifying MLC Amendments: Methods to keep abreast of the latest MLC amendments and preparation for compliance.
- Delegating Statutory Duties: The process of delegating statutory duties to classification societies.
Health & Safety Inspections and National Legislations
- MLC Health & Safety Inspections: Practical approaches and hazard identification for PSCOs.
- National Legislations and MLC: Examining supportive and conflicting national laws with MLC.
- Evidence Collection: Strategies for collecting evidence in cases of MLC evasion.
- Incorporating MLC into National Laws: Methods for embedding MLC standards into domestic legislation.
- Procedural Fairness in MLC Implementation: Ensuring fairness in applying MLC standards.
MLC Risk Assessment and Monitoring
- Risk Assessment for Seafarers: Processes and risks associated with labour standards inspections onboard.
- MLC Monitoring: Techniques for gathering qualitative evidence from seafarers and companies.
- Rectification and Remedies: Procedures for providing remedies and compensation to seafarers.
- PSC and Global Labour Markets: Understanding the impact of PSC on global labour markets.
Interactive Sessions and Case Studies
- MLC Compliance Inspection Exercise: Tabletop exercise on poor living and working conditions onboard.
- Case Studies on CSR Non-Compliance: Analyzing non-compliance with MLC's CSR standards.
- Ideal PSC Inspection Plan: Developing a comprehensive PSC inspection plan.
- Feedback and Experience Sharing: Gathering delegates' feedback and sharing experiences.
- Open Discussions and Presentations: Facilitating discussions and presentations by delegates.
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