Maritime Labour Convention

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1 Monitoring i &Enforcement of fthe Maritime Labour Convention Liberian Registry Scott R. Bergeron Chief Operating Officer Nautical Institute 7-8 November

2 Liberia s Involvement with MLC Early Proponent Collaboration amongst Liberian Shipowners Council, International Chamber of Shipping and dregistry Tripartite Delegation First t to Ratify Invited member state of the Tripartite FSG Working Group PSG Working Group Expert 2

3 Liberia s Implementation Plan Establish Labor & Welfare Division Review Legislation Develop New / Articulate Existing Regulations as necessary Issue Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (Flag) Promulgate Implementation Guidance Partnerships with Health, Welfare & Employment Experts US Centers for Disease Control, Missions to Seafarers, Seamans Church Institute, International Marine Employers Committee Train Auditors Appointment of Competent Recognized Organizations 3

4 Training of MLC Auditors Worldwide Network of Auditors Turning technicians into Welfare Professionals / Human Resource Experts FROM Materiel Inspection TO Soft Gear Analysis Requirements Review Structure of ILO MLC & National Requirements Examination Perspective of our Health, Welfare & Employment Partners Understanding of Welfare Issues Training in Universal Precautions Cultural Sensitivity 4

5 Training of MLC Auditors continued Health & Sanitation Facilities Industrial Hygiene Medical Care Employment Conditions i /Terms Payroll & Benefits Work / Life Manning Handling of Complaints Recognition of unsatisfactory conditions Compassionate Understanding Mediation Onboard & Flag State Complaint Procedure Handling Role Playing 5

6 Onboard Audit Focus Points Employment Requirements Documentary Review Certifications Qualifications Policies & Procedures (including review of Safety Procedures) Conditions of Employment Documentary Review & Interview Agreements Recruitment Wages & Benefits Hours of Work & Rest Manning Levels Complaint Procedure / Mediation 6

7 Onboard Focus Points continued Health, Safety, Sanitation, & Recreation Physical Inspection & Interview Accident Prevention Availability & Use of PPE Warnings Adherence to Policy & Procedures Attitude Habitability Accommodation Food & Catering Recreation Medical Care Facilities Equipment / Resources Training Universal Precautions 7

8 Standards and Best Practices Achieving Compliance Recognition of Complexities Catalog of Best Practices Work-Life Balance Hours of Rest Alternative Watch Structures Alertness Measurement Bowles Technology Example Training Examples Social Security Benefits Examples 8

9 Overlapping Requirements: ISM & Annual Safety Inspections Employment Requirements & Procedures Manning Levels Accident Prevention / Safety Procedures Training Procurement ILO 147 Inspections 9

10 Crew Manager Compliance Liberia s i System of Registered Filing Agents Monitored Self Assessment & Audit Program ILO Compliance Audit 10

11 Social Security Benefits Menu 1. Medical Care 2. Sickness Benefit 3. Unemployment Benefit 4. Old-age Benefit 5. Employment Injury Benefit 6. Family Benefit 7. Maternity Benefit 8. Invalidity Benefit 9. Survivors Benefit How will your Labour State implement compliance? Ship-owner, Flag State, Labour State Responsibility 11

12 Employment Agreements Expect greater transparency Clear Statements Available for Review by Flag State, Port State Train Seafarers with regards to their Rights and the Benefits offered dby the Labour State and the Shipowner Recruiting Benefits 12

13 Complaint Procedure Onboard System Integrate with Shore-based System Overlapping l i Flag State System Liberia s Flag State Ombudsman Validate Complaint Record & Characterize Complaint Mediate Resolution Follow-up to ensure appropriate corrective action 13

14 Questions? Thank You Nautical Institute 7-8 November