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1. Minimum age A.1.1.1 Verification through documentary evidence that all seafarers are over the

age of 16. Document: Passport, Crew list Requirement The employment, engagement or work on board a ship of any person under the age of 16 shall be prohibited. Comment The minimum age at the time of the initial entry into force of this Convention is 16 years. The administration may prescribe higher ages. MLC / FS / PS Guideline -Where persons younger than 18 years are employed onboard special attention should be given to their needs by members when regulating working and living conditions.

A.1.1.2 Verification that no seafarer under the age of 18 is on duty or is working during night hours except otherwise authorized by the Administration. Document: Work schedule Requirement Night work of seafarers under the age of 18 shall be prohibited. Comment Interview in private each person under the age of 18 years to confirm that they have not been involved in nightwork except where the requirements for training require this For the purposes of this Standard, "night" shall cover a period of at least nine hours starting no later than midnight and ending no earlier than 5 a.m. FS / PS Guideline -Document work schedule with respect to seafarers aged 16–18 to determine hours and nature of work. Confirm information through interviews with a representative number of seafarers.

A.1.1.3 In case of seafarers of less than 18 years of age performing night work, verification that he/she is under a recognised training programme Document: Official training programme Requirement An exception to strict compliance with the night work restriction may be made by the competent authority when: (a) the effective training of the seafarers concerned, in accordance with established programmes and schedules, would be impaired; or (b) the specific nature of the duty or a recognized training programme requires that the seafarers covered by the exception perform duties at night and the authority determines, after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned, that the work will not be detrimental to their health or well-being. Comment FS / PS Guidelines -Document work schedule with respect to seafarers aged 16–18 to determine hours and nature of work. The inspector should examine the terms of the relevant decision of the competent authority and make sure that the night work is justified i.e performed within the scope of established programmes and schedules and not detrimental to the seafarer's health or well-being.

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A.1.1.4 Verification, where applicable, that seafarers under the age of 18 do not work in activities likely to jeopardise their health or safety. Document: Accident report, Work schedule Requirement The employment, engagement or work of seafarers under the age of 18 shall be prohibited where the work is likely to jeopardize their health or safety. The types of such work shall be determined by national laws or regulations or by the competent authority, after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned, in accordance with relevant international standards. Comment Reference shall be made to Guideline B 4.3.10 for example of job restriction for young seafarers. FS/PS Guidelines -Document to see that types of work on board that are likely to jeopardize the safety of seafarers under the age of 18 have been identified -Verification of Accident reports and safety committee reports to determine whether seafarers of 18 years or below were involved.

A.3.2.8 Verification that no seafarer under the age of 18 is employed or engaged or work as a ship’s cook. Document: Seaman's book, Passport Requirement No seafarer under the age of 18 shall be employed or engaged or work as a ship’s cook.

2. Medical certification

A.1.2.01 Verification that all seafarers hold a medical certificate stating that they are medically fit to perform their duties. Document: Medical certificate, Crew list Requirement The competent authority shall require that, prior to beginning work on a ship, seafarers hold a valid medical certificate attesting that they are medically fit to perform the duties they are to carry out at sea. Comment The certificate shall be available on board. In urgent cases where the competent authority of the flag State has permitted a seafarer to work without a valid or with an expired certificate, the authorization or permit should be available and Documented to ensure it is still valid (three-month maximum validity). The competent authority will have established national requirements for the medical examination and certificate. FS/PS Guidelines -Medical certificates are valid for a maximum period of two years for persons older than 18 years . For persons younger than 18 years the validity shall not exceed one year. The validity may be reduced by the Administration. FS/PS Guidelines -The validity of Colour Vision Certificates shall not exceed six years.

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A.1.2.02 Verification that the medical certificates contain all information required by the national legislation with regards to the seafarer's duties. Document: Medical certificate Requirement In order to ensure that medical certificates genuinely reflect seafarers’ state of health, in light of the duties they are to perform, the competent authority shall, after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned and giving due consideration to applicable international guidelines referred to in Part B of this Code, prescribe the nature of the medical examination and certificate. Comment The medical certificate shall contains the following information: full name, date of birth, position/occupation, date of examination of the seafarer; name, address, contact information and/or official stamp and signature of the medical practitioner. It must state hearing and sight of the seafarer and the colour vision as necessary.

A.1.2.03 Confirmation that the medical certificates are of a model agreed by the Administration Document: Medical certificate Requirement This Standard is without prejudice to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, in its most recent version (“STCW 1978, as amended”). A medical certificate issued in accordance with the requirements of that Convention shall be accepted by the competent authority, for the purpose of Regulation 1.2. A medical certificate meeting the substance of those requirements, in the case of seafarers not covered by that Convention, shall similarly be accepted. Comment Certificates issued in accordance with, or meeting the substance of the applicable requirements, under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), as amended, are to be accepted as meeting these requirements (Standard A1.2, paragraph 3). FS Guidelines -A standardized a standard medical certificate shall be developed by the FS. Also refer to Guidelines ILO/WHO D.2 1997

A.1.2.04 Verification that the medical certificates have been issued and signed by a duly qualified medical practitioner. Verification that the eyesight certificate and colour vision, if appropriate, have been issued and signed by a qualified person recognized by the competent authority Document: Medical certificate Requirement The medical certificate shall be issued by a duly qualified medical practitioner or, in the case of a certificate solely concerning eyesight, by a person recognized by the competent authority as qualified to issue such a certificate. Practitioners must enjoy full professional independence exercising their medical judgement in undertaking medical examination procedures. Comment A duly qualified medical practitioner is a medical practitioner recognized by the flag State as qualified to carry out medical examinations of seafarers and issue medical certificates (Standard A1.2, paragraph 4). A Flag State’s list of duly qualified medical practitioners or instructions should be Documented in DMLC part I. Each flag state adopts its own system. The convention reads "qualified medical practitioner". He is not necessarily a doctor. FS/PS Guidelines -Flag State’s list of duly qualified medical practitioners shall be available on board or such information available on a web site. The certificate for colour vision may be part of the general medical certificate.

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A.1.2.05 Verification that Seafarers that have had a limitation imposed on their ability to work have been given the opportunity to have a further examination by another independent medical practitioner or by an independent medical referee. Requirement Seafarers that have been refused a certificate or have had a limitation imposed on their ability to work, in particular with respect to time, field of work or trading area, shall be given the opportunity to have a further examination by another independent medical practitioner or by an independent medical referee. Comment FS/PS Guidelines -Document ( by reviewing work schedules and interviews , in private ) that medical restrictions on work for individual seafarers are being respected and that seafarers are not assigned to or carrying out work contrary to those restrictions. The kinds of restrictions that might appear on a medical certificate are to be found in the DMLC Part I

A.1.2.06.a Confirmation that the medical certificate states that hearing and sight of the seafarer are satisfactory, including colour vision where applicable. Document: Medical certificate, Safe Manning Requirement The hearing and sight of the seafarer concerned, and the colour vision in the case of a seafarer to be employed in capacities where fitness for the work to be performed is liable to be affected by defective colour vision, are all satisfactory; Comment Colour vision certificate is required in the case of a seafarer to be employed in capacities where fitness for the work to be performed is liable to be affected by defective colour vision. Those seafarers requiring a colour vision certificate will be specified in the DMLC Part I

A.1.2.06.b Document that medical restrictions on work for individual seafarers are being respected and that seafarers are not assigned to or carrying out work contrary to these restrictions. Document: Medical certificate, Shipboard working arrangement Requirement The seafarer concerned is not suffering from any medical condition likely to be aggravated by service at sea or to render the seafarer unfit for such service or to endanger the health of other persons on board Comment This can be achieved by reviewing work schedules and performing interviews

A.1.2.07.a Confirmation that the medical certificates are still valid. Document: Medical certificate Requirement Unless a shorter period is required by reason of the specific duties to be performed by the seafarer concerned or is required under STCW 1978, as amended, a medical certificate shall be valid for a maximum period of two years unless the seafarer is under the age of 18, in which case the maximum period of validity shall be one year; Comment A medical certificate shall be valid for a maximum period of two years (1 year if the seafarer is less that 18). The validity may be reduced by the Administration. Document the DMLC part I in case he Administration provides for shorter period of validity. If the period of validity of a certificate expires in the course of a voyage, the certificate shall continue in force until the next port of call where the seafarer can obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, provided that the period shall not exceed three months.

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A.1.2.07.b Confirmation that the colour vision certificate is still valid. Document: Colour Vision Certificate Requirement Unless a shorter period is required by reason of the specific duties to be performed by the seafarer concerned or is required under STCW 1978, as amended a certification of colour vision shall be valid for a maximum period of six years. Comment The colour vision certificate is valid max 6 years. The validity may be reduced by the Administration If the period of validity of a certificate expires in the course of a voyage, the certificate shall continue in force until the next port of call where the seafarer can obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, provided that the period shall not exceed three months. The colour vision certificate may be part of the general medical certificate.

A.1.2.08 In case of seafarers working without a valid medical certificate, confirmation that it has been authorised by the Administration and that such permit is still valid. Document: Administration's authorization Requirement In urgent cases the competent authority may permit a seafarer to work without a valid medical certificate until the next port of call where the seafarer can obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, provided that: (a) the period of such permission does not exceed three months; and (b) the seafarer concerned is in possession of an expired medical certificate of recent date. Comment Document the authorization or permit (subject to a maximum validity of three months) where the competent authority of the flag State has permitted a seafarer to work without a valid, or with an expired, certificate in urgent cases. (a) The period of such permission shall be clearly documented and shall not exceed 3 months (b) The seafarer concerned shall be in possession of an expired medical certificate of recent date Cases where the seafarer is able to obtain a certificate from a duly qualified medical practitioner prior departure or if the seafarer took no action to obtain a new certificate at a time when he probably knew that it would shortly be needed cannot be considered as urgent. If the period of validity of a certificate expires in the course of a voyage, the certificate shall continue in force until the next port of call where the seafarer can obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, provided that the period shall not exceed three months.

A.1.2.09 Confirmation that the expired certificate is available onboard and that arrangements are in place for a medical examination to be performed at the next port of call where a certificate can be obtained, is applicable Document: Medical certificate Requirement If the period of validity of a certificate expires in the course of a voyage, the certificate shall continue in force until the next port of call where the seafarer can obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, provided that the period shall not exceed three months. Comment If the period of validity of a certificate expires in the course of a voyage , the certificate shall continue in force until the next port of call where the seafarer can obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner; provided that the period shall not exceed three months.

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A.1.2.10 Check that the medical certificates of seafarers on ships ordinarily engaged in international voyages are in English. Document: Medical certificate Requirement The medical certificates for seafarers working on ships ordinarily engaged on international voyages must as a minimum be provided in English

3. Qualifications of seafarers

A.3.2.2.c Verification that catering staff is properly trained or instructed for their positions and task to Document: Official qualification Requirement Each Member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag meet the following minimum standards: catering staff shall be properly trained or instructed for their positions.

A.3.2.3 & 4

Verification that the ships’ cook is trained and qualified to perform his/her duties Document: Official qualification Requirement Shipowners shall ensure that seafarers who are engaged as ships’ cooks are trained, qualified and found competent for the position in accordance with requirements set out in the laws and regulations of the Member concerned. Comment A3.2.5:For ships operating with a prescribed manning of ten or more, a chief cook is required. B3.2.2 – Ships’ cooks 1. Seafarers should only be qualified as ships’ cooks if they have: (a) served at sea for a minimum period to be prescribed by the competent authority, which could be varied to take into account existing relevant qualifications or experience; (b) passed an examination prescribed by the competent authority or passed an equivalent examination at an approved training course for cooks. 2. The prescribed examination may be conducted and certificates granted either directly by the competent authority or, subject to its control, by an approved school for the training of cooks. 3. The competent authority should provide for the recognition, where appropriate, of certificates of qualification as ships’ cooks issued by other Members, which have ratified this Convention or the Certification of Ships’ Cooks Convention, 1946 (No. 69), or other approved body. A.3.2.4: The requirements under paragraph 3 of this Standard shall include a completion of a training course approved or recognized by the competent authority, which covers practical cookery, food and personal hygiene, food storage, stock control, and environmental protection and catering health and safety.

A.3.2.5 Confirmation that seafarers processing food in the galley have been instructed as required. Document: Official qualification Requirement On ships operating with a prescribed manning of less than ten which, by virtue of the size of the crew or the trading pattern, may not be required by the competent authority to carry a fully qualified cook, anyone processing food in the galley shall be trained or instructed in areas including food and personal hygiene and handling and storage of food on board ship.

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A.4.1.4.c For ships not required to carry a medical doctor, confirmation that the seafarer in charge of medical care is qualified as per STCW (including refreshing courses) Document: Safe Manning, Crew list, STCW certificates and endorsement. Requirement Ships which do not carry a medical doctor shall be required to have either at least one seafarer on board who is in charge of medical care and administering medicine as part of their regular duties or at least one seafarer on board competent to provide medical first aid; persons in charge of medical care on board who are not medical doctors shall have satisfactorily completed training in medical care that meets the requirements of STCW 1978, as amended; seafarers designated to provide medical first aid shall have satisfactorily completed training in medical first aid that meets the requirements of STCW 1978, as amended; national laws or regulations shall specify the level of approved training required taking into account, inter alia, such factors as the duration, nature and conditions of the voyage and the number of seafarers on board; Comment STCW requirement B4.1.1.3: Persons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Guideline and such other seafarers as may be required by the competent authority should undergo, at approximately five year intervals, refresher courses to enable them to maintain and increase their knowledge and skills and to keep up-to-date with new developments. B4.1.1.1.a: ships which ordinarily are capable of reaching qualified medical care and medical facilities within eight hours should have at least one designated seafarer with the approved medical first-aid training required by STCW which will enable such persons to take immediate, effective action in case of accidents or illnesses likely to occur on board a ship and to make use of medical advice by radio or satellite communication;

R.1.3.1 Verification that seafarers are trained or certified (in accordance with national requirement) as competent to perform their duties. Check documentary evidence (from a shipowner or, if relevant to the position concerned, a national authority or otherwise) confirming that seafarers have any qualifications that may be required under national law for those performing other duties on board ship Document: Safe Manning, STCW Certificates and endorsement Requirement Seafarers shall not work on a ship unless they are trained or certified as competent or otherwise qualified to perform their duties. Comment Note: Training and certification under STCW is considered acceptable FS Guidelines -Training and certification in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), as amended, is to be accepted as meeting these requirements. Cf. ILO Conv. 69 on certification of ship's cooks and ILO Conv.74 requirement for the certification of able seamen

R.1.3.2 Verification that all seafarers have successfully completed training for personal safety on board ship. Document: Training material Requirement Seafarers shall not be permitted to work on a ship unless they have successfully completed training for personal safety on board ship. Comment Note: Training and certification under STCW is considered acceptable Interview a representative number of seafarers to confirm training. The training material shall be available in the working language of the ship

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R.1.3.3 Verification that STCW personnel holds valid certificates confirming seafarer’s competency with respect to their duties (check crew list to determine duties). Confirmation that the relevant endorsement is still valid. Document: STCW Certificate, Qualification certificate Requirement Training and certification in accordance with the instruments adopted by the International Maritime Organization shall be considered as meeting the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Regulation.

4. Seafarer employment agreements

A.2.1.1.a Confirmation that all seafarers are provided with a seafarer employment agreement. Verification that SEAs are consistent with the national requirements of the Flag State. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws or regulations requiring that ships that fly its flag comply with the following requirements seafarers working on ships that fly its flag shall have a seafarers’ employment agreement signed by both the seafarer and the shipowner or a representative of the shipowner (or, where they are not employees, evidence of contractual or similar arrangements) providing them with decent working and living conditions on board the ship as required by this Convention; Comment The SEA is an important source of information concerning the ship’s compliance with other provisions in Title 2 and elsewhere in the Convention. FS/PS Guidelines -A SEA must, at a minimum, address the matters set out in Standard A2.1, paragraph 4(a)–(k) of the MLC, 2006 (Standard A2.1, paragraph 1(a)). A copy of the SEA and any applicable collective bargaining agreements for seafarers and, at a minimum, a standard form of the SEA (in English) for the ship shall be available on board for all seafarers

A.2.1.1.b

Confirmation by interview that seafarers have a sufficient understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Verification through interview that the seafarers have been given the opportunity to examine their agreement before signing Verification through interview that the seafarers are able to fully understand the contents of the agreement before being requested to sign the agreement. Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws or regulations requiring that ships that fly its flag comply with the following requirements seafarers signing a seafarers’ employment agreement shall be given an opportunity to examine and seek advice on the agreement before signing as well as such other facilities as are necessary to ensure that they have freely entered into an agreement with a sufficient understanding of their rights and responsibilities; Comment Seafarers signing an employment agreement shall be given facilities as to ensure that he entered into the agreement with a sufficient understanding of their rights and responsibilities

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A.2.1.1.c Verification that a copy of the SEA is available on board and is signed by both the seafarer and the shipowner. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws or regulations requiring that ships that fly its flag comply with the following requirements: The shipowner and seafarer concerned shall each have a copy of the seafarers’ employment agreement;

A.2.1.1.d Confirmation that clear information as to the conditions of their employment can be obtained on board by seafarers Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws or regulations requiring that ships that fly its flag comply with the following requirements: Measures shall be taken to ensure that clear information as to the conditions of their employment can be easily obtained on board by seafarers, including the ship’s master, and that such information, including a copy of the seafarers’ employment agreement, is also accessible for review by officers of a competent authority, including those in ports to be visited;

A.2.1.1.e Verification that seafarers are given a record of their employment on board the ship Document: Record of employment Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws or regulations requiring that ships that fly its flag comply with the following requirements: Seafarers shall be given a document containing a record of their employment on board the ship. Comment The form of the document, the particulars to be recorded and the manner in which such particulars are to be entered, shall be determined by national law (eg. a recording in the seaman's book). The document shall not contain any statement as to the quality of the seafarers' work or as to their wages. The document must be available on board. The recording is usually done at the end of the sailing time and not on a day to day basis. Cf A 2.1.3 & B 2.1.1. FS/PS Guidelines -Evidence, where possible, given the timing of the inspection relative to employment period, of possession by seafarers of a record of their employment (or records to be submitted to the inspector at a later date).

A.2.1.2 Verification that a copy of the collective bargaining agreement is available on board, when Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Where a collective bargaining agreement forms all or part of a seafarers’ employment agreement a copy of that agreement shall be available on board. Where the language of the seafarers’ employment agreement and of any applicable collective bargaining agreement is not English, the following shall also be available in English (except for ships engaged only in domestic voyages): Comment Where a collective bargaining agreement forms all or part of a seafarers' employment agreement, a copy of that agreement shall be available on board. Except for ships engaged only in domestic voyages, an English version shall be available

A.2.1.2.a Confirmation, when applicable, that a copy of the standard form of the agreement is available on board in English language. Document: Standard form of the agreement Requirement The following shall also be available in English: a copy of a standard form of the agreement

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A.2.1.2.b Confirmation, when applicable, that a copy of the collective bargaining agreement that are subject to port state inspection is available on board in English language. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement The following shall also be available in English: the portions of the collective bargaining agreement that are subject to a port state inspection under Regulation 5.2.

A.2.1.3 Verification that the record of employment does not contain any statement as to the quality of the seafarers’ work or as to their wages Verification that the record is under an approved format (such as a discharge book) and that an English translation is available. Document: Record of employment Requirement The document referred to in paragraph 1(e) of this Standard shall not contain any statement as to the quality of the seafarers’ work or as to their wages. The form of the document, the particulars to be recorded and the manner in which such particulars are to be entered in it shall be determined by national law.

A.2.1.4.a to d

Verification that the SEA contains: -the seafarer’s full name, date of birth or age, and birthplace -the shipowner’s name and address; -the place where and date when the seafarers’ employment agreement is entered into -the capacity in which the seafarer is to be employed Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws and regulations specifying the matters that are to be included in all seafarers’ employment agreements governed by its national law. Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (a) the seafarer’s full name, date of birth or age, and birthplace; (b) the shipowner’s name and address; (c) the place where and date when the seafarers’ employment agreement is entered into; (d) the capacity in which the seafarer is to be employed; Comment MLC Convention Standard A2.1 item 4 provides details of the minimum information to be contained within the SEA. Art II (j) shipowner means the owner of the ship or another organization or person, such as the manager, agent or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities imposed on shipowners in accordance with this Convention, regardless of whether any other organization or persons fulfil certain of the duties or responsibilities on behalf of the shipowner.

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A.2.1.4.e & f

Verification that the seafarer's agreement contains: -the amount of the seafarer’s wages or, where applicable, the formula used for calculating them -the amount of paid annual leave or, where applicable, the formula used for calculating it Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (e) the amount of the seafarer’s wages or, where applicable, the formula used for calculating them (f) the amount of paid annual leave or, where applicable, the formula used for calculating it; Comment B2.2.2.2: For seafarers whose wages are fully or partially consolidated: (a) the seafarers’ employment agreement should specify clearly, where appropriate, the number of hours of work expected of the seafarer in return for this remuneration, and any additional allowances which might be due in addition to the consolidated wage, and in which circumstances; (b) where hourly overtime is payable for hours worked in excess of those covered by the consolidated wage, the hourly rate should be not less than one and one quarter times the basic rate corresponding to the normal hours of work as defined in paragraph 1 of this Guideline; the same principle should be applied to the overtime hours included in the consolidated wage; (c) remuneration for that portion of the fully or partially consolidated wage representing the normal hours of work as defined in paragraph 1(a) of this Guideline should be no less than the applicable minimum wage; and (d) for seafarers whose wages are partially consolidated, records of all overtime worked should be maintained and endorsed as provided for in paragraph 1(d) of this Guideline.

A.2.1.4.g Verification that the seafarer's agreement contains the termination of the agreement and the conditions thereof Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (g) the termination of the agreement and the conditions thereof, Comment (i) if the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the conditions entitling either party to terminate it, as well as the required notice period, which shall not be less for the shipowner than for the seafarer; (ii) if the agreement has been made for a definite period, the date fixed for its expiry; and (iii) if the agreement has been made for a voyage, the port of destination and the time which has to expire after arrival before the seafarer should be discharged;

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A.2.1.4.h Verification that the seafarer's agreement indicates the social security protection to be provided by the shipowner Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (h) the health and social security protection benefits to be provided to the seafarer by the shipowner; Comment 1 The shipowner must provide coverage for the costs of seafarers’ sickness or injury occurring between the date of commencing duty and the date on which they are deemed duly repatriated, or when the sickness or injury arises from their employment between those dates. 2 The shipowner must provide financial security to assure compensation in the event of death or long-term disability due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard; there should be evidence of an appropriate scheme covering all seafarers on the ship. 3 The shipowner must defray the various expenses of medical care and board and lodging specified in Standard A4.2, para. 1(c) until the seafarer has recovered or the sickness or incapacity has been declared permanent. National laws or regulations may limit this liability to a period which must be at least 16 weeks from the day of the injury or commencement of the sickness (see Standard A4.2, para. 2). Shipowners may also be exempted under national laws or regulations if the liability for these expenses is assumed by public authorities or the seafarer can claim medical benefits under a compulsory insurance or similar scheme. The national provisions, if any, on these matters should be reviewed. 4 The shipowner must agree to pay burial expenses for death occurring at sea or ashore during the period of engagement, unless national laws or regulations have provided an exemption because the liability has been assumed by the public authorities. 5 The coverage must provide that wages will be paid in full during incapacity for work for so long as the seafarer remains on board or until repatriation. The wages must then be paid in whole or in part, as prescribed by the national provisions (including collective agreements), from the date of repatriation or landing until the seafarer recovers or, if earlier, the seafarer becomes entitled to cash benefits under national legislation or under a compulsory insurance or similar scheme. National laws or regulations may limit shipowners' liability to pay wages for seafarers no longer on board to a period which must be at least 16 weeks from the day of the injury or commencement of the sickness (see Standard A4.2, para. 4). 6 The national law or regulations may exclude the shipowners’ liability in the circumstances set out under (a), (b) and/or (c) of para. 5 of Standard A4.2. 7 Shipowners must have measures in place to safeguard property (personal effects) left on board by sick, injured or deceased seafarers and for returning it to them or their next of kin

A.2.1.4.i Verification that the seafarer's agreement contains the seafarer’s entitlement to repatriation Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (i) the seafarer’s entitlement to repatriation; Comment B2.5.1.1: 1. Seafarers should be entitled to repatriation: (a) in the case covered by Standard A2.5, paragraph 1(a), upon the expiry of the period of notice given in accordance with the provisions of the seafarers’ employment agreement; (b) in the cases covered by Standard A2.5, paragraph 1(b) and (c): (i) in the event of illness or injury or other medical condition which requires their repatriation when found medically fit to travel; (ii) in the event of shipwreck; (iii) in the event of the shipowner not being able to continue to fulfil their legal or contractual obligations as an employer of the seafarers by reason of insolvency, sale of ship, change of ship’s registration or any other similar reason; (iv) in the event of a ship being bound for a war zone, as defined by national laws or regulations or seafarers’ employment agreements, to which the seafarer does not consent to go; and (v) in the event of termination or interruption of employment in accordance with an industrial award or collective agreement, or termination of employment for any other similar reason.

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A.2.1.4.j Confirmation that the seafarer's agreement contains reference to the collective bargaining agreement, if applicable Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (j) reference to the collective bargaining agreement, if applicable;

A.2.1.4.k Confirmation that the seafarer's agreement contains any other particulars which national law may require. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Seafarers’ employment agreements shall in all cases contain the following particulars: (k) any other particulars which national law may require.

A.2.1.5 & 6

Verification that the minimum notice period is clearly mentioned in the seafarer’s agreement. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws and regulations establishing minimum notice periods to be given by the seafarers and shipowners for the early termination of a seafarers’ employment agreement. The duration of these minimum periods shall be determined after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned, but shall not be shorter than seven days. Comment Refer to A2.1.4.g(i) -A notice period shorter than the minimum may be given in circumstances which are recognized under national law or regulations or applicable collective bargaining agreements as justifying termination of the employment agreement at shorter notice or without notice. The duration of the minimum periods shall not be shorter than seven days. A.2.1.6: A notice period shorter than the minimum may be given in circumstances which are recognized under national law or regulations or applicable collective bargaining agreements as justifying termination of the employment agreement at shorter notice or without notice. In determining those circumstances, each Member shall ensure that the need of the seafarer to terminate, without penalty, the employment agreement on shorter notice or without notice for compassionate or other urgent reasons is taken into account.

A .2.5.1

Verification that the shipowner has provided financial security for repatriation Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall ensure that seafarers on ships that fly its flag are entitled to repatriation in the following circumstances: (a) if the seafarers’ employment agreement expires while they are abroad; (b) when their seafarers’ employment agreement is terminated: (i) by the shipowner; or (ii) by the seafarer for justified reasons; and also (c) when the seafarers are no longer able to carry out their duties under their employment agreement or cannot be expected to carry them out in the specific circumstances. Comment Cf A.2.1.4.e Check against the seafarer agreement

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A.2.5.2.a Verification through documentary evidence that the circumstances in which seafarers are entitles to repatriation is clearly stated. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall ensure that there are appropriate provisions in its laws and regulations or other measures or in collective bargaining agreements, prescribing: (a) the circumstances in which seafarers are entitled to repatriation in accordance with paragraph 1(b) and (c) of this Standard;

A.2.5.2.b Verification that no seafarers have served on board for more than 12 months without being given the possibility to take annual leave Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall ensure that there are appropriate provisions in its laws and regulations or other measures or in collective bargaining agreements, prescribing: (b) the maximum duration of service periods on board following which a seafarer is entitled to repatriation – such periods to be less than 12 months; and Comment Guideline B2.4.4 – Young seafarers 1. Special measures should be considered with respect to young seafarers under the age of 18 who have served six months or any other shorter period of time under a collective agreement or seafarers’ employment agreement without leave on a foreign-going ship which has not returned to their country of residence in that time, and will not return in the subsequent three months of the voyage. Such measures could consist of their repatriation at no expense to themselves to the place of original engagement in their country of residence for the purpose of taking any leave earned during the voyage. The MLC, 2006 clearly states, in Standard A2.4.4, para. 3, that "Any agreement to forgo the minimum annual leave with pay prescribed in this Standard, except in cases provided for by the competent authority, shall be prohibited." It follows from this formulation that the competent authority has to "provide" for such cases in advance and in an abstract manner, probably through some form of law, regulation, circular notice, etc. It is not enough that "the shipowner, the seafarer and the competent authority agree" on an ad-hoc basis. There is no agreement to forgo annual leave if the seafarer voluntarily resigns from service prematurely, or conceals from the new shipowner the fact that he/she is still under employment.

A.2.5.2.c

Verification through documentary evidence that the provisions for repatriation are implemented. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall ensure that there are appropriate provisions in its laws and regulations or other measures or in collective bargaining agreements, prescribing: (c) the precise entitlements to be accorded by shipowners for repatriation, including those relating to the destinations of repatriation, the mode of transport, the items of expense to be covered and other arrangements to be made by shipowners.

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A.4.2.1.a Confirmation that seafarer's agreement contains clear statement that sickness and injury of the seafarers are not to the seafarer's expense. Verification through documentary evidence that seafarers have the coverage required by national law implementing the MLC, 2006. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Shipowners shall be liable to bear the costs for seafarers working on their ships in respect of sickness and injury of the seafarers occurring between the date of commencing duty and the date upon which they are deemed duly repatriated, or arising from their employment between those dates; Comment B4.2.2: National laws or regulations may provide that a shipowner shall cease to be liable to bear the costs of a sick or injured seafarer from the time at which that seafarer can claim medical benefits under a scheme of compulsory sickness insurance, compulsory accident insurance or workers’ compensation for accidents.

A.4.2.1.b Verification through documentary evidence that the shipowner has provided financial security to assure compensation as required. Document: Evidence of financial security Requirement Shipowners shall provide financial security to assure compensation in the event of the death or long-term disability of seafarers due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard as set out in national law, the seafarers’ employment agreement or collective agreement;

A.4.2.3 Verification that, for seafarers covered by the national social security system, the appropriate contribution are being made if it's a contributory system. Document: Evidence for financial security, SEA Requirement Where the sickness or injury results in incapacity for work the shipowner shall be liable: (a) to pay full wages as long as the sick or injured seafarers remain on board or are left behind in the territory of a State other than the Member; and (b) to pay wages in whole or in part as prescribed by national laws or regulations or as provided for in collective agreements from the time when the seafarers are repatriated or landed until their recovery or (if earlier) until they are entitled to cash benefits under the legislation of the Member concerned. Comment Already in wage calculation B4.2.1: The payment of full wages required by Standard A4.2, paragraph 3(a), may be exclusive of bonuses.

5. Recruitment and placement service

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A.1.4.02 & A.1.4.06

Confirmation that private recruitment and placement services have been licensed, certified or regulated by the Flag State, where applicable Document: Manning agency Licence or certificate Requirement If a Member has private seafarer recruitment and placement services operating in its territory, they shall be operated only in conformity with a standardized system of licensing or certification or other form of regulation. This system shall be established, modified or changed only after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned. Undue proliferation of private seafarer recruitment and placement services shall not be encouraged. Comment If the shipowner uses a private service then it must be a service that is licensed or regulated in accordance with the requirements set out in Regulation 1.4 and Standard A1.4. Evidence shall be available on board. The certification (in the case of ships requiring it) is limited to situations where the shipowner has used private recruitment and placement services FS/PS Guidelines -Check the national web sites of the flag State regarding the licensing of seafarer recruitment and placement services (manning agencies). Record the location of the private seafarer recruitment and placement services. A1.4.6: The competent authority shall closely supervise and control all seafarer recruitment and placement services operating in the territory of the Member concerned. Any licences or certificates or similar authorizations for the operation of private services in the territory are granted or renewed only after verification that the seafarer recruitment and placement service concerned meets the req uirements of national laws and regulations.

A.1.4.05.a Verification that seafarers did not suffer measures to prevent or deter them from gaining employment for which they are qualified Requirement A Member adopting a system referred to in paragraph 2 of this Standard shall, in its laws and regulations or other measures, at a minimum prohibit seafarer recruitment and placement services from using means, mechanisms or lists intended to prevent or deter seafarers from gaining employment for which they are qualified; Comment May be achieved through interview B2.2.2.4(i) No deductions should be made from a seafarer's remuneration in respect of obtaining or retaining employment. B1.4.1.2(e) Procedures to prevent the opportunities for exploitation of seafarers arising from the issue of joining advances or any other financial transaction between the shipowner and the seafarers which are handled by the seafarer recruitment and placement services.

A.1.4.05.b Verification through interviews that seafarers have not been required to pay fees or other charges for their recruitment or appointment. Requirement A Member adopting a system referred to in paragraph 2 of this Standard shall, in its laws and regulations or other measures, at a minimum require that no fees or other charges for seafarer recruitment or placement or for providing employment to seafarers are borne directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the seafarer, other than the cost of the seafarer obtaining a national statutory medical certificate, the national seafarer's book and a passport or other similar personal travel documents, not including, however, the cost of visas, which shall be borne by the shipowner; Comment No fees or other charges for seafarer recruitment or placement or for providing employment to seafarers are borne directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the seafarer, other than the cost of the or other similar personal travel documents, not including, however, the cost of visas, which shall be borne by the shipowner. The Seafarer's recruitment and placement services should clearly publicizing costs, if any, which the seafarer will be expected to bear in the recruitment process It is the seafarer to evidence that he paid extra fees, the case need be. Report to flag state: It is Flag State to address the deficiency, not to the RO

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A.1.4.09

Confirmation through documentary evidence that the shipowner ascertains that manning agencies complies with the requirement of the MLC, 2006. Document: Written evidence of verification Requirement Each Member shall require that shipowners of ships that fly its flag, who use seafarer recruitment and placement services based in countries or territories in which this Convention does not apply, ensure, as far as practicable, that those services meet the requirements of this Standard.

6. Hours of work or rest

A.2.3.02 Confirmation that the records of hours of work or rest are kept up to date. Document: Work schedule, Record of hours of work/rest Requirement Each Member shall within the limits set out in paragraphs 5 to 8 of this Standard fix either a maximum number of hours of work which shall not be exceeded in a given period of time, or a minimum number of hours of rest which shall be provided in a given period of time.

A.2.3.05 Verification that the limits of work and rest have not been exceeded or, the case need be, that a record of suspension of the schedule has been noted in the logbook. Document: Record of hours of work, work schedule, SEA Requirement The limits on hours of work or rest shall be as follows: (a) maximum hours of work shall not exceed: (i) 14 hours in any 24-hour period; and (ii) 72 hours in any seven-day period; or (b) minimum hours of rest shall not be less than: (i) ten hours in any 24-hour period; and (ii) 77 hours in any seven-day period. Comment Standards should be based on an eight-hour day with one day of rest per week and rest on public holidays. However, this shall not prevent the Member from having procedures to authorize or register a collective agreement which determines seafarers’ normal working hours on a basis no less favourable than Standard A2.3.1. B2.2.2.1.b: the number of normal hours per week should not exceed 48 hours per week; FS/PS Guidelines: Up to date records of work or rest, as required under national standards, for each seafarer serving on the ship. Documents (the SEA or the relevant collective agreement and other documents, such as the bridge and engine room logbooks, that can also be checked) to confirm that: – minimum hours of rest are not less than ten hours in any 24-hour period, and 7 hours in any sevenday period; – or, if the relevant national law relates to hours of work, the maximum hours of work does not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period and 72 hours in any seven-day period. Note: Under the "working hour" scheme, this leads to a max of 24h overtime per week and approx 103h overtime per month Under the "rest hours" scheme, this leads to a max of 43 h overtime per week and approx 185h overtime per month

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A.2.3.06

Verification that hours of rest are not divided into more than two periods, and the interval between consecutive periods of rest is not exceeding 14 hours Document: Record of hours of work or rest Requirement Hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of which shall be at least six hours in length, and the interval between consecutive periods of rest shall not exceed 14 hours. Comment FS/PS Guidelines: Up to date records of work or rest, as required under national standards, for each seafarer serving on the ship.

A.2.3.07 Verification that the musters, fire fighting lifeboat drills and other prescribed drills are conducted in a manner that minimizes the disturbance of rest periods and does not induce fatigue Document: Log book Requirement Musters, fire-fighting and lifeboat drills, and drills prescribed by national laws and regulations and by international instruments, shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the disturbance of rest periods and does not induce fatigue.

A.2.3.08 Verification that compensatory rest period are allowed if the normal period of rest is disturbed by call-outs to work, where applicable Document: Record of hours of work or rest Requirement When a seafarer is on call, such as when a machinery space is unattended, the seafarer shall have an adequate compensatory rest period if the normal period of rest is disturbed by call-outs to work.

A.2.3.10 Confirmation that a table of working arrangements is posted in an easily accessible place Confirmation that the table of working arrangements complies with the national requirements for maximum hours of work or the minimum hours of rest. Document: Shipboard working arrangement Requirement Each Member shall require the posting, in an easily accessible place, of a table with the shipboard working arrangements, which shall contain for every position at least: (a) the schedule of service at sea and service in port; and (b) the maximum hours of work or the minimum hours of rest required by national laws or regulations or applicable collective agreements. Comment This applies not only to seamen on watch FS Guidelines: A standardized table for shipboard working arrangements shall be developed by the FS An approved standardized table of shipboard working arrangements setting out the national requirements for maximum hours of work or the minimum hours of rest and the schedule for service at sea and in port, which should be posted in an easily accessible place on the ship (the table of working arrangements or schedule in the working language or languages of the ship and in English).

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A.2.3.11 Verification that the table of working arrangement is under the approved format and requested languages Document: Shipboard working arrangement Requirement The table referred to in paragraph 10 of this Standard shall be established in a standardized format in the working language or languages of the ship and in English. Comment FS / PS Guidelines: A standardized table for shipboard working arrangements shall be developed by the FS A table of working arrangements or schedule in the working language or languages of the ship and in English.

A.2.3.12 Confirmation that the records for hours of work or rest are under an approved standard Verification that records of work or rest are endorsed by the master (or a person authorized by the master) and by the seafarers Verification through random interview that each seafarer received a copy of his record Document: Record of hours of work or rest Requirement Each Member shall require that records of seafarers’ daily hours of work or of their daily hours of rest be maintained to allow monitoring of compliance with paragraphs 5 to 11 of this Standard. The records shall be in a standardized format established by the competent authority taking into account any available guidelines of the International Labour Organization or shall be in any standard format prepared by the Organization. They shall be in the languages required by paragraph 11 of this Standard. The seafarers shall receive a copy of the records pertaining to them which shall be endorsed by the master, or a person authorized by the master, and by the seafarers. Comment Special requirements apply to young seafarers under the age of 18 Guideline B2.3.1 – Young seafarers 1. At sea and in port the following provisions should apply to all young seafarers under the age of 18: (a) working hours should not exceed eight hours per day and 40 hours per week and overtime should be worked only where unavoidable for safety reasons; (b) sufficient time should be allowed for all meals, and a break of at least one hour for the main meal of the day should be assured; and (c) a 15-minute rest period as soon as possible following each two hours of continuous work should be allowed. 2. Exceptionally, the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Guideline need not be applied if: (a) they are impracticable for young seafarers in the deck, engine room and catering departments assigned to watchkeeping duties or working on a rostered shiftwork system; or (b) the effective training of young seafarers in accordance with established programmes and schedules would be impaired. 3. Such exceptional situations should be recorded, with reasons, and signed by the master.

R.2.4.2 Verification that seafarers are given shore leave when possible. Requirement Seafarers shall be granted shore leave consistent with their health and well-being and with the operational requirements of their positions. Comment Due account shall be taken of any operational requirement of the seafarer's position. In some countries (USA, Australia), a special visa is requested by the port authority. Care shall be taken that the shipowner is not responsible in case the seafarers cannot get shore leave for this reason.

7. Manning levels for the ship

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A.2.7.1 Confirmation that the ship is manned according to the safe manning certificate. Document: Safe Manning, STCW certificates Requirement Each Member shall require that all ships that fly its flag have a sufficient number of seafarers on board to ensure that ships are operated safely, efficiently and with due regard to security. Every ship shall be manned by a crew that is adequate, in terms of size and qualifications, to ensure the safety and security of the ship and its personnel, under all operating conditions, in accordance with the minimum safe manning document or an equivalent issued by the competent authority, and to comply with the standards of this Convention. Comment FS/PS Guidelines Crew list to ascertain number, category (such as cooks and those responsible for food preparation and those who are responsible for medical care) and qualifications of seafarers working on board.

A.2.7.2 Verification that safe manning requirements are being implemented. Document: Safe Manning, Shipboard working arrangement Requirement When determining, approving or revising manning levels, the competent authority shall take into account the need to avoid or minimize excessive hours of work to ensure sufficient rest and to limit fatigue, as well as the principles in applicable international instruments (especially those of the International Maritime Organization) on manning levels.

A.2.7.3 Confirmation that the catering department is adequate with regards to the number of seafarers working on board. Document: Crew List, Safe Manning Requirement When determining manning levels, the competent authority shall take into account all the requirements within Regulation 3.2 and Standard A3.2 concerning food and catering. Comment Cf. A.3.2

A.4.1.4.b For ship carrying 100 or more persons and ordinarily engaged on international voyages of more than 3 days’ duration, confirmation that a

qualified medical doctor is available onboard Document: Crew List, Safe Manning, Qualification certificate Requirement Ships carrying 100 or more persons and ordinarily engaged on international voyages of more than three days’ duration shall carry a qualified medical doctor who is responsible for providing medical care; national laws or regulations shall also specify which other ships shall be required to carry a medical doctor, taking into account, inter alia, such factors as the duration, nature and conditions of the voyage and the number of seafarers on board; Comment Verification through documentary evidence (such as the SMD and crew list) Note that the ship must be ordinarily engaged: if it's an exceptional voyage, the doctor in not needed. B4.1.1.1.a: (a) ships which ordinarily are capable of reaching qualified medical care and medical facilities within eight hours should have at least one designated seafarer with the approved medical first-aid training required by STCW which will enable such persons to take immediate, effective action in case of accidents or illnesses likely to occur on board a ship and to make use of medical advice by radio or satellite communication;

8. Accommodation

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A.3.1.01.a Verification that seafarer accommodation or recreational facilities are maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws and regulations requiring that ships that fly its flag meet minimum standards for safe and decent living accommodation and recreational facilities for seafarers who are required to live on board;

A.3.1.03.b Confirmation that any modification of the accommodation plans and drawings have been approved. Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement The inspections required under Regulation 5.1.4 shall be carried out when the seafarer accommodation on a ship has been substantially altered. Comment Record of crew accommodation to be amended as necessary

A.3.1.04 a to f

Confirmation by master that accommodation condition has not been substantially altered for the time of last inspection. Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement The competent authority shall pay particular attention to ensuring implementation of the requirements of this Convention relating to: (a) the size of rooms and other accommodation spaces; (b) heating and ventilation; (c) noise and vibration and other ambient factors; (d) sanitary facilities; (e) lighting; and (f) hospital accommodation. Comment If ILO 92 and/or ILO 133 were previously applicable, that their provisions relating to construction and equipment will continue to apply to ships constructed prior to the entry into force of the MLC, 006 (Regulation 3.1, para. 2) and a copy of the Convention( s) still applicable should be made available to the inspectors. If neither of those Conventions was previously applicable, the surveyor ascertains that ships have decent accommodation and recreational facilities that are consistent with promoting seafarers’ health and well-being. Compliance is evidenced by a copy of the Certificate of compliance with ILO 92 & 133

A.3.1.06.b

Verification as far as practicable that insulation in living accommodation is in satisfactory condition Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to general requirements for living accommodation, the accommodation shall be adequately insulated; Comment ILO C.92A6/3,5,6 Accommodation includes sleeping, mess and recreation rooms and alleyways B3.1.1.2: Sleeping rooms, mess rooms, recreation rooms and alleyways in the accommodation space should be adequately insulated to prevent condensation or overheating. B3.1.1.1: External bulkheads of sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be adequately insulated. All machinery casings and all boundary bulkheads of galleys and other spaces in which heat is produced should be adequately insulated where there is a possibility of resulting heat effects in adjoining accommodation or passageways. Measures should also be taken to provide protection from heat effects of steam or hot-water service pipes or both.

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A.3.1.06.f Confirmation that the internal bulkheads, panelling and sheeting, floors and joining are in satisfactory condition Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to general requirements for living accommodation the materials used to construct internal bulkheads, panelling and sheeting, floors and joining shall be suitable for the purpose and conducive to ensuring a healthy environment; Comment C.92A6/4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 B3.1.1.3: The bulkhead surfaces and deckheads should be of material with a surface easily kept clean. No form of construction likely to harbour vermin should be used. B3.1.1.4: The bulkhead surfaces and deckheads in sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be capable of being easily kept clean and light in colour with a durable, nontoxic finish. B3.1.1.5: The decks in all seafarer accommodation should be of approved material and construction and should provide a non-slip surface impervious to damp and easily kept clean. B3.1.1.6: Where the floorings are made of composite materials, the joints with the sides should be profiled to avoid crevices.

A.3.1.06.g Confirmation that lighting and drainage are satisfactory in the accommodations Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to general requirements for living accommodation proper lighting and sufficient drainage shall be provided; Comment C.92A9; C133A11 Guideline B3.1.4 – Lighting 1. In all ships, electric light should be provided in the seafarer accommodation. If there are not two independent sources of electricity for lighting, additional lighting should be provided by properly constructed lamps or lighting apparatus for emergency use. 3. Suitable standards of natural and artificial lighting should be fixed by the competent authority. (ref. DMLC Part I)

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A.3.1.06.h

Verification that measures taken to limit noise and vibrations and other ambient factors are satisfactory. Requirement With respect to general requirements for living accommodation: accommodation and recreational and catering facilities shall meet the requirements in Regulation 4.3, and the related provisions in the Code, on health and safety protection and accident prevention, with respect to preventing the risk of exposure to hazardous levels of noise and vibration and other ambient factors and chemicals on board ships and to provide an acceptable occupational and on-board living environment for seafarers. Comment R141; C134;C155 B3.1.12 – Prevention of noise and vibration 1. Accommodation and recreational and catering facilities should be located as far as practicable from the engines, steering gear rooms, deck winches, ventilation, heating and air-conditioning equipment and other noisy machinery and apparatus. 2. Acoustic insulation or other appropriate sound-absorbing materials should be used in the construction and finishing of bulkheads, deckheads and decks within the sound-producing spaces as well as self-closing noise-isolating doors for machinery spaces. 3. Engine rooms and other machinery spaces should be provided, wherever practicable, with soundproof centralized control rooms for engine-room personnel. Working spaces, such as the machine shop, should be insulated, as far as practicable, from the general engine-room noise and measures should be taken to reduce noise in the operation of machinery. 4. The limits for noise levels for working and living spaces should be in conformity with the ILO international guidelines on exposure levels, including those in the ILO code of practice entitled Ambient factors in the workplace, 2001, and, where applicable, the specific protection recommended by the International Maritime Organization, and with any subsequent amending and supplementary instruments for acceptable noise levels on board ships. A copy of the applicable instruments in English or the working language of the ship should be carried on board and should be accessible to seafarers. 5. No accommodation or recreational or catering facilities should be exposed to excessive vibration.

A.3.1.07.a Confirmation that ventilation in sleeping rooms and mess rooms is satisfactory Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for ventilation and heating: (a) sleeping rooms and mess rooms shall be adequately ventilated; Comment C.92A7/1 B3.1.2.1: The system of ventilation for sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be controlled so as to maintain the air in a satisfactory condition and to ensure a sufficiency of air movement in all conditions of weather and climate.

A.3.1.07.b Confirmation that the air conditioning system is in satisfactory condition Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for ventilation and heating: ships, except those regularly engaged in trade where temperate climatic conditions do not require this, shall be equipped with air conditioning for seafarer accommodation, for any separate radio room and for any centralized machinery control room; Comment R.140P1 For ships of less than 200GRT exemptions may apply. (ref to DMLC Part I) Exemption may apply for ships engaged in a trade where temperate climatic conditions do not require this B3.1.2.2: Air-conditioning systems, whether of a centralized or individual unit type, should be designed to: (a) maintain the air at a satisfactory temperature and relative humidity as compared to outside air conditions, ensure a sufficiency of air changes in all air-conditioned spaces, take account of the particular characteristics of operations at sea and not produce excessive noises or vibrations; and (b) facilitate easy cleaning and disinfection to prevent or control the spread of disease.

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A.3.1.07.c

Confirmation that ventilation in sanitary spaces is satisfactory Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for ventilation and heating: all sanitary spaces shall have ventilation to the open air, independently of any other part of the accommodation;

A.3.1.07.d Verification, as far as applicable and practicable, that the heating system is in satisfactory condition (including the shielding of heating devices) Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for ventilation and heating: adequate heat through an appropriate heating system shall be provided, except in ships exclusively on voyages in tropical climates. Comment C.92A8/1 Ships operating exclusively on voyages in tropical climates may be exempt from this requirement Guideline B3.1.3 – Heating 1. The system of heating the seafarer accommodation should be in operation at all times when seafarers are living or working on board and conditions require its use. 2. In all ships in which a heating system is required, the heating should be by means of hot water, warm air, electricity, steam or equivalent. However, within the accommodation area, steam should not be used as a medium for heat transmission. The heating system should be capable of maintaining the temperature in seafarer accommodation at a satisfactory level under normal conditions of weather and climate likely to be met within the trade in which the ship is engaged. The competent authority should prescribe the standard to be provided. 3. Radiators and other heating apparatus should be placed and, where necessary, shielded so as to avoid risk of fire or danger or discomfort to the occupants.

A.3.1.08 Confirmation that lighting in sleeping rooms and mess rooms is in satisfactory condition. Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for lighting, subject to such special arrangements as may be permitted in passenger ships, sleeping rooms and mess rooms shall be lit by natural light and provided with adequate artificial light. Comment C.133A11/2 Special arrangements may be permitted in passenger ships -ref. DMLC Part I B3.1.4.2: In sleeping rooms an electric reading lamp should be installed at the head of each berth. B3.1.4.3: Suitable standards of natural and artificial lighting should be fixed by the competent authority.

A.3.1.09.a Verification through documentary evidence that individual sleeping room are provided for each seafarer, where applicable. Document: Crew List, DMLC I Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms: (a) in ships other than passenger ships an individual sleeping room shall be provided for each seafarer; in the case of ships of less than 3,000 gross tonnage or special purpose ships, exemptions from this requirement may be granted by the competent authority after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned; Comment C.133A5 Check may be performed by comparing the accommodation drawing against the crew list Possible exemption for ships f less than 3,000GT or special purpose ships (See DMLC I) (A.3.1.9.g) In ships of less than 3,000GRT SR may be occupied by a maximum of two seafarers (A.3.1.9.h)

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A.3.1.09.b Confirmation that men and women are given the possibility to use separate sleeping rooms, as applicable Document: Crew List Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms: separate sleeping rooms shall be provided for men and for women;

A.3.1.09.c Verification that sleeping rooms are in satisfactory condition Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms: sleeping rooms shall be of adequate size and properly equipped so as to ensure reasonable comfort and to facilitate tidiness; Comment C.133A11/1 Guideline B3.1.5 – Sleeping rooms 1. There should be adequate berth arrangements on board, making it as comfortable as possible for the seafarer and any partner who may accompany the seafarer. 2. Where the size of the ship, the activity in which it is to be engaged and its layout make it reasonable and practicable, sleeping rooms should be planned and equipped with a private bathroom, including a toilet, so as to provide reasonable comfort for the occupants and to facilitate tidiness. 3. As far as practicable, sleeping rooms of seafarers should be so arranged that watches are separated and that no seafarers working during the day share a room with watchkeepers. 4. In the case of seafarers performing the duty of petty officers there should be no more than two persons per sleeping room. 5. Consideration should be given to extending the facility referred to in Standard A3.1, paragraph 9(m), to the second engineer officer when practicable. 6. Space occupied by berths and lockers, chests of drawers and seats should be included in the measurement of the floor area. Small or irregularly shaped spaces which do not add effectively to the space available for free movement and cannot be used for installing furniture should be excluded. 7. Berths should not be arranged in tiers of more than two; in the case of berths placed along the ship’s side, there should be only a single tier where a sidelight is situated above a berth. 8. The lower berth in a double tier should be not less than 30 centimetres above the floor; the upper berth should be placed approximately midway between the bottom of the lower berth and the lower side of the deckhead beams. 9. The framework and the lee-board, if any, of a berth should be of approved material, hard, smooth, and not likely to corrode or to harbour vermin. 10. If tubular frames are used for the construction of berths, they should be completely sealed and without perforations which would give access to vermin. 11. Each berth should be fitted with a comfortable mattress with cushioning bottom or a combined cushioning mattress, including a spring bottom or a spring mattress. The mattress and cushioning material used should be made of approved material. Stuffing of material likely to harbour vermin should not be used. 12. When one berth is placed over another, a dust-proof bottom should be fitted beneath the bottom mattress or spring bottom of the upper berth.

A.3.1.09.d Confirmation that separate berth are provided for each seafarer. Document: Crew List Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms: a separate berth for each seafarer shall in all circumstances be provided; Comment C.92A10/12 This can be achieved through documentary evidence Vessels of less than 3000 GT or SPS Check may be performed by comparing the accommodation drawing against the crew list

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A.3.1.09.e Confirmation that bedding and sleeping rooms' furniture are in satisfactory condition Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms: the minimum inside dimensions of a berth shall be at least 198 centimetres by 80 centimetres; Comment C.133A5/10 B3.1.5.7. Berths should not be arranged in tiers of more than two; in the case of berths placed along the ship’s side, there should be only a single tier where a sidelight is situated above a berth. B3.1.5.8. The lower berth in a double tier should be not less than 30 centimetres above the floor; the upper berth should be placed approximately midway between the bottom of the lower berth and the lower side of the deckhead beams. B3.1.5.9. The framework and the lee-board, if any, of a berth should be of approved material, hard, smooth, and not likely to corrode or to harbour vermin. B3.1.5.10. If tubular frames are used for the construction of berths, they should be completely sealed and without perforations which would give access to vermin. B3.1.5.11. Each berth should be fitted with a comfortable mattress with cushioning bottom or a combined cushioning mattress, including a spring bottom or a spring mattress. The mattress and cushioning material used should be made of approved material. Stuffing of material likely to harbour vermin should not be used. (Ref. DMLC Part I) B3.1.5.12. When one berth is placed over another, a dust-proof bottom should be fitted beneath the bottom mattress or spring bottom of the upper berth.

A.3.1.09.n Verification that clothes locker and drawer are in satisfactory condition Document: Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms:for each occupant, the furniture shall include a clothes locker of ample space (minimum 475 litres) and a drawer or equivalent space of not less than 56 litres; if the drawer is incorporated in the clothes locker then the combined minimum volume of the clothes locker shall be 500 litres; it shall be fitted with a shelf and be able to be locked by the occupant so as to ensure privacy; Comment modified C.92A10/25 Combined units are permitted but shall be 500 litres minimum. Guideline B3.1.10 – Bedding, mess utensils and miscellaneous provisions 1. Each Member should consider applying the following principles: (a) clean bedding and mess utensils should be supplied by the shipowner to all seafarers for use on board during service on the ship, and such seafarers should be responsible for their return at times specified by the master and on completion of service in the ship; (b) bedding should be of good quality, and plates, cups and other mess utensils should be of approved material which can be easily cleaned; and (c) towels, soap and toilet paper for all seafarers should be provided by the shipowner.

A.3.1.09.o Verification that table or desk and seating in sleeping rooms are in satisfactory condition. Document: Requirement With respect to requirements for sleeping rooms: each sleeping room shall be provided with a table or desk, which may be of the fixed, drop-leaf or slide-out type, and with comfortable seating accommodation as necessary. Comment C.92A10/23 Table or desk may be of the fixed, drop-leaf or slide-out type B.3.1.4.2: In sleeping rooms an electric reading lamp should be installed at the head of each berth. B.3.1.5.13. The furniture should be of smooth, hard material not liable to warp or corrode. B.3.1.5.14. Sleeping rooms should be fitted with curtains or equivalent for the sidelights. B.3.1.5.15. Sleeping rooms should be fitted with a mirror, small cabinets for toilet requisites, a book rack and a sufficient number of coat hooks.

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A.3.1.10.a Confirmation that mess rooms are in satisfactory condition Document: Accommodation drawings, DMLC I Requirement With respect to requirements for mess rooms: mess rooms shall be located apart from the sleeping rooms and as close as practicable to the galley; ships of less than 3,000 gross tonnage may be exempted by the competent authority from this requirement after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned;

A.3.1.10.b Confirmation that mess rooms have a sufficient number of tables and seating for the greatest number of seafarers likely to be using the mess rooms at any one time Confirmation that equipment, facilities and furniture in mess rooms are in satisfactory condition Document: Crew List, Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for mess rooms mess rooms shall be of adequate size and comfort and properly furnished and equipped (including ongoing facilities for refreshment), taking account of the number of seafarers likely to use them at any one time; provision shall be made for separate or common mess room facilities as appropriate. Comment C.133A6/1&2, A11/9&10 B3.1.6.1. Mess room facilities may be either common or separate. The decision in this respect should be taken after consultation with seafarers’ and shipowners’ representatives and subject to the approval of the competent authority. Account should be taken of factors such as the size of the ship and the distinctive cultural, religious and social needs of the seafarers. B3.1.6.2. Where separate mess room facilities are to be provided to seafarers, then separate mess rooms should be provided for: (a) master and officers; and (b) petty officers and other seafarers. B3.1.6.3. On ships other than passenger ships, the floor area of mess rooms for seafarers should be not less than 1.5 square metres per person of the planned seating capacity. B3.1.6.4. In all ships, mess rooms should be equipped with tables and appropriate seats, fixed or movable, sufficient to accommodate the greatest number of seafarers likely to use them at any one time. B3.1.6.5. There should be available at all times when seafarers are on board: (a) a refrigerator, which should be conveniently situated and of sufficient capacity for the number of persons using the mess room or mess rooms; (b) facilities for hot beverages; and (c) cool water facilities. B3.1.6.6. Where available pantries are not accessible to mess rooms, adequate lockers for mess utensils and proper facilities for washing utensils should be provided. B3.1.6.7. The tops of tables and seats should be of damp-resistant material. Guideline B3.1.10 – Bedding, mess utensils and miscellaneous provisions 1. Each Member should consider applying the following principles: (a) clean bedding and mess utensils should be supplied by the shipowner to all seafarers for use on board during service on the ship, and such seafarers should be responsible for their return at times specified by the master and on completion of service in the ship; (b) bedding should be of good quality, and plates, cups and other mess utensils should be of approved material which can be easily cleaned; and (c) towels, soap and toilet paper for all seafarers should be provided by the shipowner.

A.3.1.11.a Verification that sanitary facilities are clean and in satisfactory condition Confirmation that cleaning equipment and products are provided Confirmation that separate sanitary facilities are provided for men and women, as applicable Document: Crew List Requirement With respect to requirements for sanitary facilities: all seafarers shall have convenient access on the ship to sanitary facilities meeting minimum standards of health and hygiene and reasonable standards of comfort, with separate sanitary facilities being provided for men and for women;

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A.3.1.11.b Verification that the sanitary facility within the navigating bridge and engine control room are in satisfactory condition, where fitted Document: DMLC I Requirement With respect to requirements for sanitary facilities: there shall be sanitary facilities within easy access of the navigating bridge and the machinery space or near the engine room control centre; ships of less than 3,000 gross tonnage may be exempted by the competent authority from this requirement after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned; Comment C.133A9/1 Exemption may apply to ships of less than 3,000 GRT (ref DMLC Part I) B3.1.9 -Where separate facilities for engine department personnel to change their clothes are provided, they should be: (a) located outside the machinery space but with easy access to it; and (b) fitted with individual clothes lockers as well as with tubs or showers or both and washbasins having hot and cold running fresh water.

A.3.1.11.c Verification that a minimum of one toilet, one wash basin and one tub or shower or both for every six persons or less who do not have personal facilities is available and in satisfactory condition, where applicable Document: Crew List, Accommodation drawings Requirement With respect to requirements for sanitary facilities: in all ships a minimum of one toilet, one wash basin and one tub or shower or both for every six persons or less who do not have personal facilities shall be provided at a convenient location; Comment C.133A8/1 B3.1.7.1: Washbasins and tub baths should be of adequate size and constructed of approved material with a smooth surface not liable to crack, flake or corrode. B3.1.7.2. All toilets should be of an approved pattern and provided with an ample flush of water or with some other suitable flushing means, such as air, which are available at all times and independently controllable. B3.1.7.3. Sanitary accommodation intended for the use of more than one person should comply with the following: (a) floors should be of approved durable material, impervious to damp, and should be properly drained; (b) bulkheads should be of steel or other approved material and should be watertight up to at least 23 centimetres above the level of the deck; (c) the accommodation should be sufficiently lit, heated and ventilated; (d) toilets should be situated convenient to, but separate from, sleeping rooms and wash rooms, without direct access from the sleeping rooms or from a passage between sleeping rooms and toilets to which there is no other access; this requirement does not apply where a toilet is located in a compartment between two sleeping rooms having a total of not more than four seafarers; and (e) where there is more than one toilet in a compartment, they should be sufficiently screened to ensure privacy.

A.3.1.11.d Verification that washbasin and/or private bathroom have hot and cold running fresh water Requirement With respect to requirements for sanitary facilities: with the exception of passenger ships, each sleeping room shall be provided with a washbasin having hot and cold running fresh water, except where such a washbasin is situated in the private bathroom provided; Comment C.133A8/5 Do not apply to passenger ships -For ships of less than 200GRT exemptions may apply. (ref to DMLC Part I)

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A.3.1.11.f Verification that hot and cold running fresh water is available with sufficient pressure. Document: Accommodation drawingsRequirement With respect to requirements for sanitary facilities: Hot and cold running fresh water shall be available in all wash places.

A.3.1.13 Verification that laundry facilities and equipment are in satisfactory condition Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement Appropriately situated and furnished laundry facilities shall be available. Comment C.133A8/6 For ships of less than 200GRT exemptions may apply. (ref to DMLC Part I) B3.1.7.4: The laundry facilities provided for seafarers’ use should include: (a) washing machines; (b) drying machines or adequately heated and ventilated drying rooms; and (c) irons and ironing boards or their equivalent.

A.3.1.14 Confirmation that seafarers can have access to spaces of adequate area on open deck. Document: Requirement All ships shall have a space or spaces on open deck to which the seafarers can have access when off duty, which are of adequate area having regard to the size of the ship and of the number of seafarers on board.

A.3.1.15 Verification that ship's offices (deck and/or machinery) are in satisfactory condition, if applicable. Document: Accommodation drawings, DMLC I Requirement All ships shall be provided with separate offices or a common ship’s office for use by deck and engine departments; ships of less than 3,000 gross tonnage may be exempted by the competent authority from this requirement after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned. Comment C.92A15/2 Guideline B3.1.9 – Other facilities (Ref. DMLC part I) 1. Where separate facilities for engine department personnel to change their clothes are provided, they should be: (a) located outside the machinery space but with easy access to it; and (b) fitted with individual clothes lockers as well as with tubs or showers or both and washbasins having hot and cold running fresh water.

A.3.1.16 Verification that protection against mosquitoes is available, as appropriate. Requirement Ships regularly trading to mosquito-infested ports shall be fitted with appropriate devices as required by the competent authority.

A.3.1.18 Verification through documentary evidence that inspections of accommodation are performed at specified interval. Confirmation that due consideration is given to the findings, if any. Document: Inspection record Requirement The competent authority shall require frequent inspections to be carried out on board ships, by or under the authority of the master, to ensure that seafarer accommodation is clean, decently habitable and maintained in a good state of repair. The results of each such inspection shall be re-corded and be available for review.

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A.3.1.19 Verification that physical facilities are provided and maintained for seafarers having differing and distinctive religious and social practices, if applicable Document: Crew List Requirement In the case of ships where there is need to take account, without discrimination, of the interests of seafarers having differing and distinctive religious and social practices, the competent authority may, after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned, permit fairly applied variations in respect of this Standard on condition that such variations do not result in overall facilities less favourable than those which would result from the application of this Standard.

A.3.1.20 Verification that exemptions are clearly mentioned on DMLC I. Document: DMLC I Requirement Each Member may, after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerned, exempt ships of less than 200 gross tonnage where it is reasonable to do so, in relation to the requirements of the provisions specified below, taking account of the size of the ship and the number of persons on board:(a) paragraphs 7(b), 11(d) and 13; paragraph 9(f) and (h) to (l), with respect to floor area only.

R.3.1.1 Confirmation that accommodation spaces are being used for what they were intended for. Document: Accommodation drawings Requirement Each Member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag provide and maintain decent living accommodations and recreational facilities for seafarers working or living on board, or both, consistent with promoting the seafarers’ health and well-being. Comment Unless the country has provisions that differ from the Convention the conditions set out in the Code of Title 3 which relate to “construction and equipment” apply only to ships constructed on or after the date of entry into force of the MLC, 2006 for the country concerned. Requirements of ILO 92 & 133 relating to construction or equipment still apply to ships constructed before the MLC, 2006’s entry into force for the ship's flag, as far as the flag ratified these Conventions. If neither of those Conventions was previously applicable, the general requirement is that ships must have decent accommodation and recreational facilities that are consistent with promoting seafarers’ health and well-being.

9. On-board recreational facilities

A.3.1.17 Verification that recreational facilities are maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Confirmation that amenities and services are available at no cost to seafarers -Furnitures -Facilities for film and television. Confirmation that seafarers on board have access to ship-to-shore telephone communications, e-mail and Internet facilities, where available. Confirmation through interview that seafarers' mail is handled Document: Requirement Appropriate seafarers’ recreational facilities, amenities and services, that take into account Regulation 4.3 and the associated Code provisions on health and safety protection and accident prevention, as adapted to meet the special needs of seafarers that must live and work on ships, shall be provided on board for the benefit of all seafarers. Comment C.133A7/1, C.163A4 Noise and vibration are also areas that are inspected under Title

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3. It is a matter of particular concern in connection with ship construction. When a ship is being constructed it should have adequate noise and vibration control built in. This may not be the case with the older ships, which may not be covered by the provisions on construction and equipment in Title 3. Inspectors can expect special efforts to be taken on these older ships to take into account the need to prevent and reduce exposure to the effects of noise and vibration. Concerning the second paragraphs of Guidelines B4.3.2 and B4.3.3, which are very similar, provide the inspectors with information, if known, concerning the measures that are to be taken on board ships flying the flag of the inspectors’ country, particularly concerning the instruction of seafarers in the dangers of long term exposure and the provision of approved personal protective equipment, where necessary. Guideline B3.1.11 – Recreational facilities, mail and ship visit arrangements 1. Recreational facilities and services should be reviewed frequently to ensure that they are appropriate in the light of changes in the needs of seafarers resulting from technical, operational and other developments in the shipping industry. 2. Furnishings for recreational facilities should as a minimum include a bookcase and facilities for reading, writing and, where practicable, games. 3. In connection with the planning of recreation facilities, the competent authority should give consideration to the provision of a canteen. 4. Consideration should also be given to including the following facilities at no cost to the seafarer, where practicable: (a) a smoking room; (b) television viewing and the reception of radio broadcasts; (c) showing of films, the stock of which should be adequate for the duration of the voyage and, where necessary, changed at reasonable intervals; (d) sports equipment including exercise equipment, table games and deck games; (e) where possible, facilities for swimming; (f) a library containing vocational and other books, the stock of which should be adequate for the duration of the voyage and changed at reasonable intervals; (g) facilities for recreational handicrafts; (h) electronic equipment such as a radio, television, video recorders, DVD/CD player, personal computer and software and cassette recorder/player; (i) where appropriate, the provision of bars on board for seafarers unless these are contrary to national, religious or social customs; and (j) reasonable access to ship-to-shore telephone communications, and email and Internet facilities, where available, with any charges for the use of these services being reasonable in amount. 5. Every effort should be given to ensuring that the forwarding of seafarers’ mail is as reliable and expeditious as possible. Efforts should also be considered for avoiding seafarers being required to pay additional postage when mail has to be readdressed owing to circumstances beyond their control. 6. Measures should be considered to ensure, subject to any applicable national or international laws or regulations, that whenever possible and reasonable seafarers are expeditiously granted permission to have their partners, relatives and friends as visitors on board their ship when in port. Such measures should meet any concerns for security clearances. 7. Consideration should be given to the possibility of allowing seafarers to be accompanied by their partners on occasional voyages where this is practicable and reasonable. Such partners should carry adequate insurance cover against accident and illness; the shipowners should give every assistance to the seafarer to effect such insurance. B3.1.5.1: There should be adequate berth arrangements on board, making it as comfortable as possible for the seafarer and any partner who may accompany the seafarer.

10. Food and catering

A.3.2.2.a Verification that seafarers are provided with adequate, varied and nutritious meals Confirmation that provisions are in satisfactory condition with no spoilage or unsanitary conditions in stowage or galley. Document: Drinking water analysis, Menu records Requirement Each Member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag meet the following minimum standard: food and drinking water supplies, having regard to the number of seafarers on board, their religious requirements and cultural practices as they pertain to food, and the duration and nature of the voyage, shall be suitable in respect of quantity, nutritive value, quality and variety;

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A.3.2.2.b GALLEYS Confirmation that the catering equipment and facilities including food preparation areas and galleys are in satisfactory condition and adequate for preparing hot meals in all sea and weather conditions Verification that the shielding devices of naked flames are satisfactory (if applicable) Verification that the stowage of LPG bottles is satisfactory Verification of the galley's cleanliness, special attention being given on areas around furniture and appliances which are not flush with walls and floors Confirmation that furniture and accessories are made of a corrosion resistant material. Verification that the floor in galleys is in satisfactory condition and made of impervious material Verification that floor gutters and scuppers are in place and that water and grease traps are in satisfactory condition. Verification that the area available for washing-up is provided with a sink and supplied with hot and cold drinking water Confirmation that the fresh water hose connexion available for washing down is supplied. Verification and test of the lighting and ventilation Confirmation that grease traps in exhaust ducts, if any, are clean. Confirmation that the lighting is satisfactory DRY PROVISION STORE Confirmation that spaces for the storage of provisions are in satisfactory condition, clean and only used for that purpose Verification that the insulation is maintained in satisfactory condition, if applicable. Confirmation that shelves, bins and drawers are clean and in satisfactory condition Verification and test of the lighting and ventilation REEFER PROVISION STORES Confirmation that refrigerated provision rooms are in satisfactory condition, clean and only used for that purpose Confirmation that the insulation, refrigeration arrangements and machinery are in satisfactory condition and capable of maintaining the provisions at an adequate temperature at all time Confirmation that the lighting in the refrigerated chambers is satisfactory Confirmation that the lighting in the refrigerated chambers is satisfactory Confirmation that the lighting in the refrigerated chambers is satisfactory Verification that the doors can be opened from inside spaces Verification that the pushbutton installed inside the spaces activates an alarm easily noticed by the crew, when applicable FRESH WATER SUPPLY Confirmation that drinking is available at galleys and near the crew mess room Requirement Each Member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag meet the following minimum standards: the organization and equipment of the catering department shall be such as to permit the provision to the seafarers of adequate, varied and nutritious meals prepared and served in hygienic conditions; Comment C.68A5/2 LPG bottles shall be stowed on open deck Insulation of dry provision store from spaces which contain heat sources, such as machinery or boiler spaces, galley, etc

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A.3.2.6 Confirmation that a dispensation has been issued, permitting the non-fully qualified cook to serve in a specified ship for a specified limited period, if applicable Document: Cook dispensation Requirement In circumstances of exceptional necessity, the competent authority may issue a dispensation permitting a non-fully qualified cook to serve in a specified ship for a specified limited period, until the next convenient port of call or for a period not exceeding one month, provided that the person to whom the dispensation is issued is trained or instructed in areas including food and personal hygene as well as handling and storage of food on board ship.

A.3.2.7 Confirmation that frequent and documented inspections are carried out with respect to: -the supplies of food and drinking water -spaces and equipment used for the storage and handling of food and drinking water -galley and other equipment for the preparation and the service of meals Document: Inspection record Requirement In accordance with the ongoing compliance procedures under Title 5, the competent authority shall require that frequent documented inspections be carried out on board ships, by or under the authority of the master with respect to: a) supplies of food and drinking water b) all spaces and equipment used for the storage and handling of food and drinking water; and c) galley and other equipment for the preparation and service of meals Comment Necessary equipment for inspection of drinking water may be requested to be available on board

R.3.2.2 Confirmation that seafarers are not charged for their food. Document: Wage slip or similar document Requirement Seafarers living on board a ship shall be provided with food free of charge during the period of engagement.

11. Health and safety and accident prevention

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A.4.3.1.a Verification that documents related to the ship’s on-board ongoing occupational safety and health policy and programme: -is available to seafarers; -is consistent with national provisions; -includes risk evaluation, training and instruction for seafarers; -pays special attention to the health and safety of young seafarers; -adequate preventive measures are being taken; -appropriate personal protective equipment is being used and maintained correctly. Verification that on-board training material is available in the working language of seafarers and relevant for that ship. Verification that regular risk assessment is conducted Document: OSH policies and programmes Requirement The laws and regulations and other measures to be adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 of Regulation 4.3 shall include the adoption and effective implementation and promotion of occupational safety and health policies and programmes on ships that fly the Member’s flag, including risk evaluation as well as training and instruction of seafarers Comment Ships must have an occupational safety and health policy and programme to prevent occupational accident injuries and diseases, with a particular concern for the safety and health of seafarers under the age of 18 (Standard A4.3, paras 1(c) and 2(b)). These measures include reasonable precautions to prevent accidents and must also seek to reduce or prevent the risk of exposure to harmful levels of ambient factors and chemicals as well as the risk of injuries or diseases that might arise from using equipment and machinery on ships. The on-board programme developed by the shipowner should also seek to ensure continuous improvement in OSH and involve seafarer representatives. Various other elements to be included in the on-board programme are set out in paragraph 1(c). Inspector should look for evidence of a robust on-board training programme supported by methods of disseminating safety information which is both up to date and relevant and takes into account the working language(s) of the seafarers. The format can be company based or developed nationally and should consist of several types, i.e. pamphlets, films, books etc. It should not be forgotten that the information provided should be relevant to those receiving it and should be reviewed periodically and brought up to date to in light of developments in types and sizes of ships and their equipment and the workplace arrangements (manning etc). There is no point in having copious literature in a language which is not used by the seafarers. Similarly, for seafarers on a bulk carrier, for example, tanker safety information may be interesting but of limited relevance. Where there are seafarers of less than 18 on board, there should be evidence that training specifically designed for young seafarers on the ship is being undertaken. It should contain elements of health training. Such elements include drug and alcohol abuse and risk and concerns relating to HIV/AIDS. Care may be needed as there may be cultural questions to take into account both from the point of view of an inspector’s own culture and from that of the cultures of persons whom the young seafarers may come into contact with.

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A.4.3.1.b Confirmation that measures to prevent occupational accidents, injuries and diseases on board ship are implemented. Verification that measures to prevent occupational accidents, injuries and diseases include measures to reduce and prevent the risk of exposure to harmful levels of ambient factors and chemicals as well as the risk of injury or disease that may arise from the use of equipment and machinery. Verification that appropriate protective equipment is available for seafarers to use. Confirmation, through interview of a representative number of seafarers that on-board occupational safety and health programmes and practices is implemented. Document: Occupational accident reports and risk evaluation Requirement The laws and regulations and other measures to be adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 of Regulation 4.3 shall include reasonable precautions to prevent occupational accidents, injuries and diseases on board ship, including measures to reduce and prevent the risk of exposure to harmful levels of ambient factors and chemicals as well as the risk of injury or disease that may arise from the use of equipment and machinery on board ships Comment The provision of the required protective equipment or other accident prevention safeguards is generally not sufficient in itself: inspectors should also check that there is a requirement to use this equipment, whenever needed, and to comply with relevant accident prevention and health protection measures. More details on measures relating to the guarding of machinery are provided in the ILO Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 118) and Recommendation No. 119, and note whether the inspectors’ country is party to that Convention. Underline the importance given to ensuring that machinery is properly guarded as well as the obligation on the seafarers themselves to ensure that machinery guards are in place before using the machinery.

A.4.3.1.c Verification that the programmes for the prevention of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases and for continuous improvement in occupational safety and health protection are Document: OSH programmes Requirement The laws and regulations and other measures to be adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 of Regulation 4.3 shall include on-board programmes for the prevention of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases and for continuous improvement in occupational safety and health protection, involving seafarers’ representatives and all other persons concerned in their implementation, taking account of preventive measures, including engineering and design control, substitution of processes and procedures for collective and individual tasks, and the use of personal protective equipment Comment Development and content of protection and prevention programmes at the company levels shall take into consideration Guideline B4.3.7 & B4.3.8, including the development of on-board guidelines on OSH and systemic risk evaluation processes. The role of shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations, or their representatives, and the function of ships’ safety committees with respect to promoting a safety culture amongst all seafarers shall be addressed.

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A.4.3.1.d Verification that measures to prevent unsafe working and living conditions are implemented on Document: OSH reports Requirement The laws and regulations and other measures to be adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 of Regulation 4.3 shall include requirements for inspecting, reporting and correcting unsafe conditions and for investigating and reporting on-board occupational accidents. Comment Guideline 4.3.1. para 2: (c) machinery: see Guideline B4.3.4 on the obligation of shipowners to ensure compliance with the requirement that machinery in use be properly guarded (and the obligation of seafarers not to use machinery when the guard is not in place or to make the guards inoperative); (e) exposure to noise: see Guideline B4.3.2. Inspectors should also look at the requirements under Standard A3.1, paragraph 6(h) and the recommendations on this issue in Guideline B3.1.12; (f) exposure to vibration; see Guideline B4.3.3. Inspectors should also look at the requirements under Standard A3.1, paragraph 6(h) and the recommendations on this issue in Guideline B3.1.12. (m) personal protective equipment for seafarers: see Guideline B4.3.4 on the obligation of shipowners to provide protective equipment and other safeguards (and the related obligation on seafarers to comply with these measures) (p) effects of drug and alcohol dependency: see Guideline B4.3.1, paras 3 and 4 and, in connection with safety and heath education of young seafarers, Guideline B4.3.10, para 4. (o) physical and mental effects of fatigue (q) HIV/AIDS protection and prevention: see Guideline B4.3.1, para 4 and, in connection with safety and health education of young seafarers, Guideline B4.3.10, para 4. (r) emergency and accident response: see Guideline B4.3.1, para 4 Main areas that should be addressed when investigations are being undertaken. These are briefly: 1 the working environment 2 age of the people involved 3 physiological and psychological problems of the ship environment 4 stress 5 technological effects 6 human failure

A.4.3.2.c Confirmation that a seafarer is in charge for the implementation of and compliance with the ship’s occupational safety and health policy and programme Rank of person in charge: Confirmation that the master is familiar with his responsibility for the crew working environment, safety and health Document: Job description Requirement The provisions referred to in paragraph 1 of this Standard shall clearly specify the duties of the master or a person designated by the master, or both, to take specific responsibility for the implementation of and compliance with the ship’s occupational safety and health policy and programme

A.4.3.2.d Verification that the safety committee meets at required intervals. Verification that a seafarer's safety representative is designated and present on board. Confirmation that safety committee reports are drafted and that the conclusion and decision are taken into consideration. Document: Safety Committee report, Job description Requirement The provisions referred to in paragraph 1 of this Standard shall specify the authority of the ship’s seafarers appointed or elected as safety representatives to participate in meetings of the ship’s safety committee. Comment Note: A safety committee is required to be established on board a ship having five or more seafarers.

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A.4.3.5.a Confirmation that a reporting procedure for occupational accidents is in place and implemented. Document: OSH reporting procedures and reports Requirement The competent authority shall ensure that occupational accidents, injuries and diseases are adequately reported, taking into account the guidance provided by the International Labour Organization with respect to the reporting and recording of occupational accidents and diseases

A.4.3.5.c Confirmation that a procedure for the investigation of occupational accidents is implemented Document: OSH procedures and reports Requirement The competent authority shall ensure that occupational accidents are investigated.

A.4.3.6 Confirmation that procedures for reporting and investigation of occupational safety and health matters are properly implemented Document: OSH procedures Requirement Reporting and investigation of occupational safety and health matters shall be designed to ensure the protection of seafarers’ personal data, and shall take account of the guidance provided by the International Labour Organization on this matter.

A.4.3.7 Confirmation that relevant occupational safety and health and accident prevention notices and official instructions with respect to particular hazards on the ships are posted on the ship in a location that will bring it to the attention of seafarers Document: OSH notices and official instructions Requirement The competent authority shall cooperate with shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations to take measures to bring to the attention of all seafarers information concerning particular hazards on board ships, for instance, by posting official notices containing relevant instructions.

A.4.3.8 Verification that the reports of risk evaluations, for the management of occupational safety and health on the ship are available and implemented. Confirmation that information on risk evaluation performed by the company is available on board. Document: Reports of risk evaluations Requirement The competent authority shall require that shipowners conducting risk evaluation in relation to management of occupational safety and health refer to appropriate statistical information from their ships and from general statistics provided by the competent authority. Comment Shipowners shall, when performing risk evaluation, refer to statistics made available by the Flag Administration.

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A.4.1.1.a Confirmation through records and equipment that general provisions on occupational health protection and medical care are being observed. For ships carrying dangerous cargoes, verification that the necessary information on the nature of the substances, the risks involved, the necessary personal protective devices, the relevant medical procedures and specific antidotes should be made available to the seafarers. Confirmation that specific antidotes and personal protective devices should be on board whenever dangerous goods are carried. Document: Procedures for OSH, Fitness certificate Requirement Each Member shall ensure that measures providing for health protection and medical care (including essential dental care) for seafarers working on board a ship that flies its flag are adopted which: a) ensure the application to seafarers of any general provisions on occupational health protection and medical care relevant to their duties, as well as of special provisions specific to work on board ship Comment If the ship is engaged in carrying dangerous or hazardous goods, the medical chest should contain the equipment necessary for treating personnel who may come into contact with it. Information on these requirements can be found in the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods. B4.1.1.5: Where a cargo which is classified dangerous has not been included in the most recent edition of the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods, the necessary information on the nature of the substances, the risks involved, the necessary personal protective devices, the relevant medical procedures and specific antidotes should be made available to the seafarers. Such specific antidotes and personal protective devices should be on board whenever dangerous goods are carried. This information should be integrated with the ship’s policies and programmes on occupational safety and health described in Regulation 4.3 and related Code provisions. B4.3.4.1: Any obligation on the shipowner to provide protective equipment or other accident prevention safeguards should, in general, be accompanied by provisions requiring their use by seafarers and by a requirement for seafarers to comply with the relevant accident prevention and health protection measures. Shipowners are not expected to be able to control situations in foreign ports that might affect seafarer's ability to access facilities in the port or to make use of medical or dental care in those countries without charges. Not only is the treatment included but also preventive measures and essential dental care.

A.4.1.1.b Confirmation that seafarers are provided with prompt access to medicines, medical facilities and equipment Document: Hospital Log Requirement Each Member shall ensure that measures providing for health protection and medical care (including essential dental care) for seafarers working on board a ship that flies its flag are adopted which: b)ensure that seafarers are given health protection and medical care as comparable as possible to that which is generally available to workers ashore, including prompt access to the necessary medicines, medical equipment and facilities for diagnosis and treatment and to medical information and expertise Comment Cf 4.1.4.d B4.1.1.6: 6. All ships should carry a complete and up-to-date list of radio stations through which medical advice can be obtained; and, if equipped with a system of satellite communication, carry an up-to-date and complete list of coast earth stations through which medical advice can be obtained. Seafarers with responsibility for medical care or medical first aid on board should be instructed in the use of the ship’s medical guide and the medical section of the most recent edition of the International Code of Signals so as to enable them to understand the type of information needed by the advising doctor as well as the advice received.

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A.4.1.1.c Verification that seafarers are given the right to visit a qualified medical doctor or dentist without delay in ports of call, where practicable. Document: Requirement Each Member shall ensure that measures providing for health protection and medical care (including essential dental care) for seafarers working on board a ship that flies its flag are adopted which: c) give seafarers the right to visit a qualified medical doctor or dentist without delay in ports of call, where practicable Comment Cf Art 4 of the Convention

A.4.1.1.d Verification that medical care and health protection services are provided free of charge to Document: Wage slip or similar document Requirement Each Member shall ensure that measures providing for health protection and medical care (including essential dental care) for seafarers working on board a ship that flies its flag are adopted which: d) ensure that, to the extent consistent with the Member’s national law and practice, medical care and health protection services while a seafarer is on board ship or landed in a foreign port are provided free of charge to seafarers Comment The medical and health protection are free of charge on board or in a foreign port to the extent consistent with the national provisions.

A.4.1.1.e Confirmation that health promotion and health education programmes are implemented Document: Health promotion and health education programmes Requirement Each Member shall ensure that measures providing for health protection and medical care (including essential dental care) for seafarers working on board a ship that flies its flag are adopted which: e) are not limited to treatment of sick or injured seafarers but include measures of a preventive character such as health promotion and health education programmes.

A.4.1.2 Verification that the agreed standard medical report forms is available and implemented on board. Confirmation, as far as possible, that the medical report form is kept confidential. Document: Medical report form Requirement The competent authority shall adopt a standard medical report form for use by the ships’ masters and relevant onshore and on-board medical personnel. The form and its contents shall be kept confidential and shall only be used to facilitate the treatment of seafarers. Comment B4.1.2.1: The standard medical report form for seafarers required under Part A of this Code should be designed to facilitate the exchange of medical and related information concerning individual seafarers between ship and shore in cases of illness or injury. A medical report form should be such that it contains enough information so that a patient, when referred to a shore medical centre can be competently treated. Also it may be needed in the case of any treatment if they are sent home or there is a complication later on. Information in this form, when completed, must be kept confidential and only used to facilitate the treatment of seafarers. FS Guidelines -A form for on-board medical reports shall be developed by the FS

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A.4.1.3 Confirmation that on board hospital and medical care facilities and equipment comply with the requirements Document: Medicine chest, Accommodation drawings Requirement Each Member shall adopt laws and regulations establishing requirements for on board hospital and medical care facilities and equipment and training on ships that fly its flag

A.4.1.4.a Verification through documentary evidence that the medicine chest and medical equipment has been subject to regular inspection by the competent authority and found suitable for this ship. Date and place of last inspection? Verification that the most recent edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships or a medical guide as required by national laws and regulations is available on board. Document: Medicine chest inspection report, Medical guide Requirement All ships shall carry a medicine chest, medical equipment and a medical guide, the specifics of which shall be prescribed and subject to regular inspection by the competent authority; the national requirements shall take into account the type of ship, the number of persons on board and the nature, destination and duration of voyages and relevant national and international recommended medical standards; Comment All ships should have a medical chest and equipment sufficient for the kind of operation they are engaged in. The chest and equipment must be maintained in good order, including for example, properly labelled and stored medicine that is not past the expiry date and functioning equipment. Ships must also carry medical guides: recommendations regarding the guides are set out in Guideline B 4.1 para 4. Guidance as to what a medical chest should contain can be found in the International Medical Guide for Ships. B4.1.1.4: The medicine chest and its contents, as well as the medical equipment and medical guide carried on board, should be properly maintained and inspected at regular intervals, not exceeding 12 months, by responsible persons designated by the competent authority, who should ensure that the labelling, expiry dates and conditions of storage of all medicines and directions for their use are checked and all equipment functioning as required. In adopting or reviewing the ship’s medical guide used nationally, and in determining the contents of the medicine chest and medical equipment, the competent authority should take into account international recommendations in this field, including the latest edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships, and other guides mentioned in paragraph 2 of this Guideline. B4.1.1.5: Where a cargo which is classified dangerous has not been included in the most recent edition of the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods, the necessary information on the nature of the substances, the risks involved, the necessary personal protective devices, the relevant medical procedures and specific antidotes should be made available to the seafarers. Such specific antidotes and personal protective devices should be on board whenever dangerous goods are carried. This information should be integrated with the ship’s policies and programmes on occupational safety and health described in Regulation 4.3 and related Code provisions.

A.4.1.4.d Confirmation that a copy of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual on board Confirmation that procedures for radio or satellite communications for medical assistance are Document: Procedure for radio/satellite medical assistance Requirement The competent authority shall ensure by a prearranged system that medical advice by radio or satellite communication to ships at sea, including specialist advice, is available 24 hours a day; medical advice, including the onward transmission of medical messages by radio or satellite communication between a ship and those ashore giving the advice, shall be available free of charge to all ships irrespective of the flag that they fly.

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Comment Ships on international voyages to have a copy of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual on board, which lays down procedures for search and rescue including medical intervention. As far as an inspector is concerned, it would be necessary to ensure that ships have this information available and that seafarers know how to use it. It is recommended that a list of medical doctors and facilities available worldwide to provide emergency medical care to seafarers should be carried on board. As technology improves, the national provisions might refer to a website in this regard. B4.1.1.1.a: ships which ordinarily are capable of reaching qualified medical care and medical facilities within eight hours should have at least one designated seafarer with the approved medical first-aid training required by STCW which will enable such persons to take immediate, effective action in case of accidents or illnesses likely to occur on board a ship and to make use of medical advice by radio or satellite communication; B4.1.1.6: All ships should carry a complete and up-to-date list of radio stations through which medical advice can be obtained; and, if equipped with a system of satellite communication, carry an up-to-date and complete list of coast earth stations through which medical advice can be obtained. Seafarers with responsibility for medical care or medical first aid on board should be instructed in the use of the ship’s medical guide and the medical section of the most recent edition of the International Code of Signals so as to enable them to understand the type of information needed by the advising doctor as well as the advice received.

13. On-board complaint procedures A.5.1.5.1 Confirmation that the on-board complaint procedures is available and

implemented? Document: On board complaint procedure Requirement Without prejudice to any wider scope that may be given in national laws or regulations or collective agreements, the onboard procedures may be used by seafarers to lodge complaints relating to any matter that is alleged to constitute a breach of the requirements of this Convention (including seafarers’ rights). Comment FS Guidelines -A flag State is expected to have in place a process for receiving and responding to such complaints. RO is only to check that onboard complaint procedure is implemented

A.5.1.5.2 Confirmation that the on-board complaint procedure complies with the Flag instructions Document: On board complaint procedure Requirement Each Member shall ensure that, in its laws or regulations, appropriate on board complaint procedures are in place to meet the requirements of Regulation 5.1.5. Such procedures shall seek to resolve complaints at the lowest level possible. However, in all cases, seafarers shall have a right to complain directly to the master and, where they consider it necessary, to appropriate external authorities. Comment FS Guidelines -A flag State is expected to have in place a process for receiving and responding to such complaints. RO is only to check that onboard complaint procedure is implemented

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A.5.1.5.3 Verification that the complaining seafarer has been given the opportunity to be accompanied, if requested Document: Requirement The on-board complaint procedures shall include the right of the seafarer to be accompanied or represented during the complaints procedure, as well as safeguards against the possibility of victimization of seafarers for filing complaints. The term “victimization” covers any adverse action taken by any person with respect to a seafarer for lodging a complaint which is not manifestly vexatious or maliciously made. Comment FS Guidelines -A flag State is expected to have in place a process for receiving and responding to such complaints. RO is only to check that onboard complaint procedure is implemented

A.5.1.5.4 Verification that seafarers are provided with a copy of the on-board complaint procedures applicable on the ship. Document: On board complaint procedure Requirement In addition to a copy of their seafarers’ employment agreement, all seafarers shall be provided with a copy of the on-board complaint procedures applicable on the ship. This shall include contact information for the competent authority in the flag State and, where different, in the seafarers’ country of residence, and the name of a person or persons on board the ship who can, on a confidential basis, provide seafarers with impartial advice on their complaint and otherwise assist them in following the complaint procedures available to them on board the ship. Comment Onboard complaint procedures shall provide contact information of: -the flag administration and, where different, in the sea-farers’ country of residence -the name of a person or persons on board the ship who can, on a confidential basis, provide seafarers with impartial advice on their complaint and other-wise assist them in following the complaint procedures available to them on board the ship

14. Payment of wages

A.2.2.1 Verification that wages are paid at least monthly and in full to all seafarers. Document: SEA/CBA Requirement Each Member shall require that payments due to seafarers working on ships that fly its flag are made at no greater than monthly intervals and in accordance with any applicable collective agreement. Comment FS/PS Guidelines: The SEA and documentation, such as the payroll records to confirm that wages are being paid at intervals no greater than one month as specified in their SEA or relevant collective agreements. (No calculation to be performed.) Guideline B2.2.2 – Calculation and payment 1. For seafarers whose remuneration includes separate compensation for overtime worked: (a) for the purpose of calculating wages, the normal hours of work at sea and in port should not exceed eight hours per day; (b) for the purpose of calculating overtime, the number of normal hours per week covered by the basic pay or wages should be prescribed by national laws or regulations, if not determined by collective agreements, but should not exceed 48 hours per week; collective agreements may provide for a different but not less favourable treatment; (c) the rate or rates of compensation for overtime, which should be not less than one and one-quarter times the basic pay or wages per hour, should be prescribed by national laws or regulations or by collective agreements, if applicable; and (d) records of all overtime worked should be maintained by the master, or a person assigned by the master, and endorsed by the seafarer at no greater than monthly intervals. 2. For seafarers whose wages are fully or partially consolidated: (a) the seafarers’ employment agreement should specify clearly, where appropriate, the number of hours

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of work expected of the seafarer in return for this remuneration, and any additional allowances which might be due in addition to the consolidated wage, and in which circumstances; (b) where hourly overtime is payable for hours worked in excess of those covered by the consolidated wage, the hourly rate should be not less than one and one quarter times the basic rate corresponding to the normal hours of work as defined in paragraph 1 of this Guideline; the same principle should be applied to the overtime hours included in the consolidated wage; (c) remuneration for that portion of the fully or partially consolidated wage representing the normal hours of work as defined in paragraph 1(a) of this Guideline should be no less than the applicable minimum wage; and (d) for seafarers whose wages are partially consolidated, records of all overtime worked should be maintained and endorsed as provided for in paragraph 1(d) of this Guideline. 4. National laws and regulations adopted after consulting the representative shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations or, as appropriate, collective agreements should take into account the following principles: (a) equal remuneration for work of equal value should apply to all seafarers employed on the same ship without discrimination based upon race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin; (b) the seafarers’ employment agreement specifying the applicable wages or wage rates should be carried on board the ship; information on the amount of wages or wage rates should be made available to each seafarer, either by providing at least one signed copy of the relevant information to the seafarer in a language which the seafarer understands, or by posting a copy of the agreement in a place accessible to seafarers or by some other appropriate means; (c) wages should be paid in legal tender; where appropriate, they may be paid by bank transfer, bank cheque, postal cheque or money order; (d) on termination of engagement all remuneration due should be paid without undue delay; (e) adequate penalties or other appropriate remedies should be imposed by the competent authority where shipowners unduly delay, or fail to make, payment of all remuneration due; (f) wages should be paid directly to seafarers’ designated bank accounts unless they request otherwise in writing; (g) subject to subparagraph (h) of this paragraph, the shipowner should impose no limit on seafarers’ freedom to dispose of their remuneration; (h) deduction from remuneration should be permitted only if: (i) there is an express provision in national laws or regulations or in an applicable collective agreement and the seafarer has been informed, in the manner deemed most appropriate by the competent authority, of the conditions for such deductions; and (ii) the deductions do not in total exceed the limit that may have been established by national laws or regulations or collective agreements or court decisions for making such deductions; (i) no deductions should be made from a seafarer’s remuneration in respect of obtaining or retaining employment; (j) monetary fines against seafarers other than those authorized by national laws or regulations, collective agreements or other measures should be prohibited; (k) the competent authority should have the power to inspect stores and services provided on board ship to ensure that fair and reasonable prices are applied for the benefit of the seafarers concerned; and (l) to the extent that seafarers’ claims for wages and other sums due in respect of their employment are not secured in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages, 1993, such claims should be protected in accordance with the Protection of Workers’ Claims (Employer’s Insolvency) Convention, 1992 (No. 173).

A.2.2.2 Verification through interview that seafarers are given a monthly account of the payments due and the amounts paid Verification that the monthly account include wages, additional payments and rate of exchange, if applicable Verification that copies of individual accounts can be made available upon request. Verification that the hours of work recorded in the wage account correspond with the overtime records and/or hours of work and rest Verification that the seafarer's wage account includes all the elements of the wages (basic wages, leave pay, allowances, overtime etc) Document: Wage slip or similar document Requirement Seafarers shall be given a monthly account of the payments due and the amounts paid, including wages, additional payments and the rate of exchange used where payment has

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been made in a currency or at a rate different from the one agreed to. Comment Inspector shall verify that seafarers are given a monthly account. In case of doubt, calculation shall be provided by the master of the shipowner. B2.2.2.3: National laws or regulation or collective agreement may provide for compensation for overtime or for work performed on the weekly day of rest and on public holidays by at least equivalent time off. B2.2.2.4.a: equal remuneration for work of equal value should apply to all seafarers employed on the same ship without discrimination based upon race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin (Discrimination based on nationality is not part of this list) FS/PS Guidelines There shall be no more than one set of wage accounts in use. (No calculation to be performed)

A.2.2.3 Verification, when applicable, that relevant documents showing service charges and exchange rates applied to any remittances made to the seafarers’ families or dependants or legal beneficiaries are available. Document: documents showing service charges Requirement Each Member shall require that shipowners take measures, such as those set out in paragraph 4 of this Standard, to provide seafarers with a means to transmit all or part of their earnings to their families or dependants or legal beneficiaries

A.2.2.4.a Verification, as appropriate, that seafarers are given the possibility to transmit heir earnings to their families by bank transfers or similar means Document: Requirement Measures to ensure that seafarers are able to transmit their earnings to their families include a system for enabling seafarers, at the time of their entering employment or during it, to allot, if they so desire, a proportion of their wages for remittance at regular intervals to their families by bank transfers or similar means;

A.2.2.5 Confirmation that the transfer of wages to the seafarer's family has not been charged beyond the rate fixed by the Administration Document: Document showing exchange rate Requirement Any charge for the service under paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Standard shall be reasonable in amount, and the rate of currency exchange, unless otherwise provided, shall, in accordance with national laws or regulations, be at the prevailing market rate or the official published rate and not unfavourable to the seafarer. Comment Any charge for the service under paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Standard shall be reasonable in amount, and the rate of currency exchange, unless otherwise provided, shall, in accordance with national laws or regulations, be at the prevailing market rate or the official published rate and not unfavourable to the seafarer. The amount could be fixed by the Administration in DMLC part I

A.2.4.2 Verification that seafarers receive a minimum paid annual leave of 2.5 calendar days per month of employment. Confirmation through interview that seafarers receive pay during their annual leave period at their normal level of remuneration Document: SEA/CBA, Wage record Requirement Subject to any collective agreement or laws or regulations providing for an appropriate method of calculation that takes account of the special needs of seafarers in this respect, the annual leave with pay entitlement shall be calculated on the basis of a minimum of 2.5 calendar days per month of employment. The manner in which the length of service is calculated shall be determined by the competent authority or by the appropriate machinery in

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each country. Justified absences from work shall not be considered as annual leave. Comment B3.4.3.1.3: The level of pay during annual leave should be at the seafarer’s normal level of remuneration provided for by national laws or regulations or in the applicable seafarers’ employment agreement. For seafarers employed for periods shorter than one year or in the event of termination of the employment relationship, entitlement to leave should be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

A.2.5.3 Verification that seafarers were not required to make advance payment towards the cost of their repatriation Requirement Each Member shall prohibit shipowners from requiring that seafarers make an advance payment towards the cost of repatriation at the beginning of their employment, and also from recovering the cost of repatriation from the seafarers’ wages or other entitlements except where the seafarer has been found, in accordance with national laws or regulations or other measures or applicable collective bargaining agreements, to be in serious default of the seafarer’s employment obligations. Comment To be checked by interview

Remarks and comments

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