Ten Most Frequently MLC, 2006 Deficiencies Observed Regulatory — Source: allaboutshipping.co.uk/2013/06/26/ten-most-frequently-mlc-2006-deficiencies-observed/ Frank H. Marmol Ten Most Frequently MLC, 2006 Deficiencies Observed, By Frank H. Marmol During the certification process of vessels examined from March through June 2013 ICS Class-Head Office inform the top 10 most frequently deficiencies observed by ICS Class inspectors during the full and detailed inspection of vessels under MLC, 2006 requirements This is the analysis of all deficiencies informed by ICS inspectors during the initial inspections of vessels carried out from March to June 2013 according to MLC, 2006 requirements. The purpose of this analysis is to provide information to all ICS clients on the most common deficiencies observed during this period of time in order to assist and share with owners/operators in identifying and correcting these common problems. The most frequently observed deficiencies include the applicable regulations/standards of MLC, 2006 to found some possible corrective actions in due time to avoid future problems with Port State Control inspections on and after August 20, 2013. These deficiencies were determined by examination of ICS data received from March through June 2013 as recorded in the Marine Division of ICS Class-Head Office. Ten Most Frequently MLC, 2006 Deficiencies Observed 1-Name & Address of “Shipowner” included on Maritime Labour Certificate and also on the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance-Part II (DMLC-Part II) are not according to the correct definition of “Shipowner” established by Article II 1.(j) of MLC, 2006. (1) Refer to Definition of Shipowner (for MLC, 2006) & Definition of Company (for ISM-Code) 2-Medical Certificates issued by medical personnel not recognized by the Panama Maritime Authority (Standard A1.2.4 and MMC-261) 3-SRPS without License or Certificate to operate (Standard A1.4.2; A1.4.3) 4-Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) not signed between seafarer and shipowner (Stardard A2.1.1 (a)) 5-Manning agreement between the shipowner and the representative of the shipowner (where the SEA is signed by a representative of the shipowner) not available on-board (Standard A2.1.1 (a)) 6- Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) not available in English language (Standard A2.1.2) 7-Records of daily hours of rest for use on board the ship not properly completed (Standard A2.3.12) 8-Documented evidence of shipowners’ financial security to assure compensation in case of seafarer’s death or long-term disability due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard not found on-board (Standard A4.2.1(b)) 9-Documented evidence of shipowners’ financial security for repatriation of seafarers not found on-board (Regulation 2.5.2) 10-Complaint procedures not found on-board and personnel not familiarized with these procedures (Standard A5.1.5.2 and Guideline B5.1.5.1) (1) Definition of Shipowner (MLC,2006) & Definition of Company (ISM-Code) International Labour Conference – MLC, 2006 – Definitions and Scope of Application – Article II 1.(j).For the purpose of this Convention and unless provided otherwise in particular provisions, the term: (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. SOLAS – Chapter IX – Management for the safe operation of ships – Regulation 1 – Definitions: For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise: 2. Company means the owner of the ship or any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the ship and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the International Safety Management Code The definition of “shipowner” for MLC, 2006 is the same that the definition of “company” for ISM-Code therefore the name & address of the “shipowner” on MLC documents should be exactly the same that the name & address of the “company” previously indicated on Safety Management Certificate (SMC) & Document of Compliance (DOC) for ISM-Code purposes. The “registered owner” included on Navigation Patent and also included on item 4. of Continuos Synopsis Record (CSR) is only a name and address of a company located far away from the real company responsible for the ISM-Code and for the MLC,2006 matters. This is a worldwide reality that involves more than 95% of the “registered owners”. It is very important to keep the definition of “shipowner” the same in all maritime instruments to avoid confusions. In the other hand, the name & address of the “shipowner” included on Ship´s Registration (Navigation Patent) and CSR is a name & address included on these papers for a legal purpose only. In our opinion we have to include the name and address of the company 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 MLC-2006. This company is, in almost 100% of the cases, the same company included on the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) of the ship. It had been clear that the shipowner as defined by the MLC, 2006 is the DOC holder. (*) Frank H. Marmol is an ILO certified training of trainers and Maritime Labour Inspector for MLC, 2006
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