MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION
On 20 August 2013, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) entered into force. The MLC applies to all cargo and passenger ships, irrespective of size. As of that date, the MLC became a part of Faroese maritime legislation.
The Convention implies stricter flag State control obligations, as well as a possibility of controlling ships from other countries through Port State Control.
The convention introduced a requirement for certification to document compliance for ships with a tonnage of or above 500 engaged in international trade.
The overall purpose of the MLC is to ensure all aspects of seafarers’ conditions of employment, from the conclusion of employment contracts over the right to a free homeward voyage to occupational health and social security.On this webpage we follow up on the Convention and related Faroese legislation and the subsequent implications for the Faroese fleet.
PARLIAMENTARY ACTS
Executive Order no. 104 of 9 July 2019 on small vessels carrying a maximum of up to 12 passengers
Manning:
The Employees Guarantee Fund - declaration
The Faroese National Health Insurance - declaration
The Faroese Maternity/Paternity System - declaration
The Social Office - declaration
The Faroese National Board of Industrial Injuries - declaration
EXECUTIVE ORDERS under the MLC 2006 and the Faroese Seafarers' Act:
Executive Order No. 42 of 14 May 2013 on handling of complaints on board Faroese ships
Executive Order No. 43 of 14 May 2013 on seafarers' employment agreements
Executive Order No 87 of 18 June 2013 on the hygienic competences of seafarers
Executive Order No. 89 of 18 June 2013 on confidentiality in connection with handling of complaints
Medicine Chest and Medical Treatment on board: