The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched the fourth edition of the GUIDELINES ON THE APPLICATION OF THE ILO MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION.

This comprehensive and definitive guide to the MLC provides practical guidance on the convention to ensure readers are prepared for the regulatory changes that will affect them.

The updated and improved fourth edition:

• Addresses the wide range of MLC provisions, including the 2022 updates, which will enter into force in December 2024, covering:




• Appropriately sized personal protective equipment;


• Drinking water quality;


• Repatriation of abandoned seafarers;


• Repatriation of deceased seafarers;


• Medical care;


• Social connectivity;


• Information on rights concerning compensation; and


• Recording and reporting of deaths.




• Includes practical guidance and tools not in previous editions, including checklists which help clarify requirements for compliance, including the latest 2022 amendments.


• Is simple to navigate, using infographics and colour coding so readers can easily see what changes have been made to regulations.


• Has been written to go hand in hand with other ICS guides on regulations, including the new edition of Guidelines on the IMO STCW Convention.

Written for shipping companies, crewing agents, superintendents, maritime colleges, flag/port state inspectors and anyone involved in the employment of seafarers, a copy of this guide should be on board every merchant ship.

Visit https://publications.ics-shipping.org to read the full contents list and foreword.

HKSOA Member companies – are entitled to a 20% discount on the recommended retail price of £150 using the discount code ICSMEMBER at checkout.

The discount applies to the print and digital eBook formats, which were both released on 30 May 2023.

Print copies can be ordered direct from the ICS Publications website (https://publications.ics-shipping.org) and eBooks can be ordered through Witherbys, Weilbach, Navtor or StormGeo (https://publications.ics-shipping.org/ebooks.php).

A discount flyer is attached for your ready reference.