1. REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS (RMI) MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 (MLC, 2006) ISSUES
Presented by:
Mark Rijsdijk Safety &Technical Manager
International Registries (Netherlands) B.V.

2. WHO WE ARE
International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the RMI Maritime and Corporate Registries.
IRI provides a broad spectrum of services for the shipping and financial services industries.
The RMI Registry is considered an “open registry.”
IRI is aiming to maintain a good standard for the RMI and ranking within the international shipping world.

3. FLEET TYPES
As of 31 July 2017 3
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4. MLC, 2006 INCIDENT TRACKING FIGURES 2016 1 January – 31 December 2016
(2015)
Total vessels in the RMI Registry as of 12/31/16 4,
Number of MLC, 2006 complaints received in
Number of complaints per 100 vessels
Number of complaints that were wage related 38 (46%) %
Number of complaints that were found not valid 42 (51%) %
Known ITF involvement with the complaint 27 (33%) %
Vessel vs. yacht complaints / %
*Alex von Stein took over all yacht related MLC, 2006 complaints on 8/24/2016

5. DEALING WITH CREW GRIEVANCES

6. DEALING WITH CREW GRIEVANCES
All complaints (communications) thus far have been received via:
(90%)
Inspector on scene (5%)
Phone call or letter (5%)
Initial assessment of claim is done by the department head for MLC, with assistance from:
Seafarers, Inspections, Investigations, Legal, and/or Regulatory Department(s) as appropriate
If the complaint is deemed valid, an action-team is put together to handle the issue
Subsequent investigation is done by the local IRI office / representative

7. DEALING WITH CREW GRIEVANCES (continued)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) involvement ranges from full cooperation to non-existent
Case is typically closed out when the local inspecting office and the responsible person for MLC, 2006 grievances are satisfied
Cases are recorded:
MLC, 2006 Crew Grievance Statusboard (this is the official record which is used to report to the International Labour Organization (ILO))
All correspondence is retained with each case

8. LESSONS LEARNED / NEW MLC, 2006 AMENDMENTS

9. LESSONS LEARNED The majority of claims involve non-payment of wages
It is often a very difficult and timely process to have the owners / operators make the (crew wage) payments
Many seafarers are aware of MLC, 2006, but not:
The on board complaint procedures
The existence of the Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

10. AMENDMENTS TO MLC, 2006 ON FINANCIAL SECURITY
New amendments came into force on 18 January 2017
Standard A2.5.2 – Financial Security
Requires financial security system in place to cover abandonment
Standard A4.2.1 – Shipowner’s Liability
Assures compensation in the event of a contractual claim
Standard A4.2.2 – Treatment of Contractual Claims
Defines “contractual claim” as any claim that relates to death or long- term disability due to an occupational injury, illness, or hazard set out in national law, Seafarer’s Employment Agreement (SEA), or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
*Ships have to carry a certificate or other documentary evidence of financial security on board, as issued by the financial security provider.

11. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

12. THANK YOU