Crew support
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Health and medical
- WHO Handbook for Inspection of Ships and Issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificates
- Infectious or contagious diseases
- COVID-19 Seafarers' Mental Health
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - crew change challenges
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) implementation measures for sea transport
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - quick guidance
- Textbook of Maritime Medicine
- WHO handbook on management of public health events on board ships
- General Information and Guidance
View all health and medical support
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
- Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)
- Amendments (2014) to MLC, 2006 - Financial Security and Shipowners' Liability
- Amendments (2016) to MLC, 2006 - Shipboard Harassment/Bullying and MLC Certificate Extension
- Amendments (2018) to MLC, 2006 – Impact on SEA, Wages and Repatriation in Piracy and Armed Robbery situations.
- Consolidated MLC Text 2019
- Guidelines on Inspections and implementation of occupational safety health provisions
- 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
- Flag state legislation on MLC, 2006
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Latest Related News
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Singapore revises further crew change requirements today
The Singapore Maritime Port Authority issued revised crew change requirements today in the form of PMA circular 38. BIMCO gives a short summary of these requirements.
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BIMCO updates information on seafarers' Mental Health
BIMCO provides updated information to assist seafarers to cope with the continuous challenges of COVID-19.
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Panama Maritime Authority to stop grant of extension to Seafarer's Employment Agreement
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will continue to extend the Seafarer's Employment Agreement (SEA) until 14 September 2020. Thereafter, the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006) as incorporated into the national legislation will have to be complied with.
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Singapore revises crew change requirements and establishes a Crew Facilitation Centre
To facilitate crew changes in a safe manner and against COVID-19 risks, Singapore revises crew change requirements and sets up Crew Facilitation centre from 1st September 2020.
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BIMCO and ICS prepare for new Seafarer Workforce Report
With the future of crewing high on the agenda, BIMCO and ICS are preparing for the launch of the latest Seafarer Workforce Report (previously known as the Manpower Report), the industry standard resource for ship operators, agencies and governments seeking the market intelligence they need to develop crewing and training strategies fit for the future.
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Related event
Legal and security risks to ships off Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
- 05 October, 2020
On Monday 5 October at 1000 -1045 CET, BIMCO will host a webinar about the risks faced by ships when operating in the waters of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesi...
Related publications
COVID-19 posters for ships
BIMCO-made posters to protect seafarers and visitors onboard ships against Coronavirus (COVID-19). Black-and-white posters that can be easily printed and use...
Ice Navigation and Seamanship Handbook
This 360-page publication will allow seafarers to acquire the necessary knowledge, that when combined with practical experience, will enable safe navigation ...
BIMCO Bulletin
The digital quarterly magazine containing all the best comment, analysis and information digests from BIMCO.
