1. ILS CONFERENCE – MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION Contractual Issues for Shipowners 1

2. n Reg. 2.1: employment agreements must be in compliance with Convention requirements under that Regulation) u Employment terms must be set out in clear written legally-enforceable agreement, consistent with the MLC Code u Agreements must be agreed to by the seafarer ensuring that he/she has the opportunity to review, seek advice and freely accept the terms before signing 2

3. u Agreements shall be understood to incorporate collective bargaining provisions to the extent compatible with national law and practice 3