TRAINING OF TRAINERS AND MARITIME INSPECTORS IN THE APPLICATION OF THE ILO MLC, 2006

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006) of the International Labour Organization entered into force on 20 August 2013 – as amended in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Since then, there has been a strong momentum for widespread ratification. The Convention applies to most of the interested parties (Flag States, Port States and labour supplying countries). Despite the high level of ratification challenges remain in the concrete application of the rights and obligations provided for the Convention. In this context, the maritime labour inspectors play and important role in the respect of the MLC, 2006 application. The proper application of labour legislation depends on an effective labour inspectorate. Labour inspectors examine how national labour standards are applied in the workplace and advise employers and workers on how to improve the application of national law in such areas as working time, wages, occupational safety and health, and child labour. In addition, labour inspectors bring to the notice of national authorities gaps and defects in national law. They play an important role in ensuring that labour law is applied equally to all employers and workers. OBJECTIVES The e-learning Training of Trainers and maritime inspectors in the application of the ILO MLC, 2006 is the first digital platform that aims to provide a unique opportunity to analyse and discuss the recent developments of the MLC, 2006 and the impact of Covid 19 on the inspection system. More specifically, the e- learning course aims to share information and good practices in the implementation of MLC 2006 as well as the recent amendments in order to: • promote a sound application of the Convention at national and regional level. • strengthen the capacity of Competent Authorities to implement the MLC, 2006 by training a core group of inspectors and trainers with a good level of understanding of the Convention and of inspection techniques. • enhance regional cooperation and networking. CONTENT The E-learning course has been an opportunity to update knowledge and to facilitate a better understanding of the following topics: • The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and its Amendments; Review of the relevant Articles, Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship, Conditions of employment, Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering, Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection, Compliance (including on-board and onshore complaint procedures). • Certification and inspection systems under the MLC, 2006 • Factors inspected: ship construction, facilities, and operational aspects (e.g. seafarers’ minimum age, medical fitness for duty, hours of work or rest, training, wages, medical care, occupational safety and health). • Training methodology and interactive strategies and presentation skills