Fair Treatment of Seafarers: Aligning with MLC Standards

Course Info

Date: Apr-07-2025

Length: 1 Week

City: Athens

Fees: 5,400

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Apr-07-2025

    Athens

  • June-02-2025

    Athens

  • Aug-04-2025

    Athens

  • Oct-06-2025

    Athens

  • Dec-01-2025

    Athens

Dates in Other Venues

  • Apr-07-2025

    Hamburg

  • Apr-14-2025

    London

  • Apr-21-2025

    Dubai

  • May-12-2025

    London

  • May-26-2025

    Istanbul

  • May-26-2025

    Rotterdam

  • June-02-2025

    Hamburg

  • June-16-2025

    Dubai

  • July-14-2025

    London

  • July-21-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-21-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Aug-04-2025

    Hamburg

  • Aug-18-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-08-2025

    London

  • Sep-22-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-22-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Oct-06-2025

    Hamburg

  • Oct-20-2025

    Dubai

  • Nov-10-2025

    London

  • Nov-24-2025

    Istanbul

  • Nov-24-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Dec-01-2025

    Hamburg

  • Dec-15-2025

    Dubai

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)


  • Overview of the MLC Convention: History, objectives, and global impact.
  • Key principles of MLC: Seafarers’ rights, employment conditions, and welfare.
  • Understanding employer obligations: Role of shipowners and operators.
  • Implications of non-compliance: Effects on crew welfare and vessel operations.

Working Hours and Rest Periods


  • Legal definitions and limits: MLC regulations on work schedules and rest periods.
  • Health and safety risks: Impact of fatigue on crew performance and accident prevention.
  • Case studies: Real-world violations and lessons learned.
  • Best practices for implementing fair work-rest schedules.

Record-Keeping and Preventing Fabrication


  • Legal requirements for documenting working hours and rest periods.
  • Common fraudulent practices: How and why records are manipulated.
  • Detecting inconsistencies in records: Red flags and warning signs.
  • Developing transparent reporting systems: Ethical responsibilities and accountability.

Local and International Enforcement Tools


  • Monitoring compliance through IMO and ILO regulations.
  • Role of port state control and flag state inspections.
  • Collaboration with unions, NGOs, and regulatory bodies.
  • Case studies of successful enforcement initiatives and industry reforms.

Strategic Compliance and Future Best Practices


  • Addressing industry challenges in implementing MLC standards.
  • Developing ethical strategies to improve transparency in record-keeping.
  • Building a culture of compliance within shipping companies.
  • Final assessment and group discussions on real-world solutions.