MLC 2006
This document has been created to help Seafarers understand their rights and duties during the recruitment and employment process.
TYCREW are a fully MLC 2006 compliant recruitment agency, endorsed by the MCA
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization (ILO) convention established in 2006. It sets minimum working and living standards for all seafarers working on ships flying the flags of ratifying countries (over 90% of Flag States). If you would like to know more, please refer to MLC A1.4: a link to this on the ILO website is provided at the bottom of this page.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an executive agency of the United Kingdom (UK Flag State) responsible for implementing British and international maritime law. They also offer advice and guidance for Seafarers and Ship Owners. We have worked closely with the MCA, which helps us ensure that we operate within the requirements of the MLC. For example, please read MGN 477(M) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarers' Employment Agreements, which explains your rights and duties. A link to the document is provided at the bottom of this page.
At TYCREW, we do our utmost to ensure that you are treated fairly in accordance with MLC requirements. We ensure that all applicable crew applicants have an equal opportunity, and we NEVER prevent or deter suitably qualified and available crew applicants from gaining employment. Please note, however, that the vessel is ultimately responsible for selecting the seafarer they wish to employ.
This is only mandatory for Seafarers seeking employment on a commercially registered vessel; however, many private vessels still operate to MLC standards. To ensure that your rights are protected under the MLC, we will ensure:
There are no fees chargeable to the seafarer for providing them with employment or for registering for employment on the website.
We do not maintain a blacklist, discriminate, or deter any qualified individuals which could prevent individual seafarers from gaining employment.
Where reasonably practicable we will ensure that seafarers recruited or placed are qualified for the relevant position.
Where reasonably practicable we will check that the Vessels (clients) Seafarers’ Employment Agreements (SEA’s) are in accordance with flag state laws and regulations.
We ensure that Seafarers are well informed of their rights and duties under their employment agreements prior to engagement. MGN 477 (M) link at bottom of page.
Process and respond to any complaint from the Seafarer in relation to the recruitment and employment process. If unresolved we will advise the necessary competent authority (Flag State). Link to complaints procedure listed at the bottom of this page.
Ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the owner/management company/Captain has the means to protect seafarers from being stranded in a foreign port.
We have insurance to compensate seafarers for monetary loss (Up to 2 months) from the failure of the recruitment and placement service, or from breach of the seafarer employment agreement by the Ship Owner or Vessel.
As far as reasonably practicable we will protect the confidentiality of seafarers’ personal data.
We will maintain up-to-date lists of the vessels for which we provide seafarers and ensure that we have contact details for the vessel representative.
We will not place any crew under the age of 16 years, or below the minimum age specified by the vessel’s Flag (whichever is higher).
TYCREW complaints procedure
https://www.tycrew.com/complaints
Maritime Labour Convention 2006
https://normlex.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/en/f?p=NORMLEXPUB:91:0::::P91_SECTION:MLCA_AMEND_A1
MGN 477
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-477-m-maritime-labour-convention-2006-seafarers-employment-agreements
GOV UK Seafarer’s Working and Living Rights