ARODI NEWS – Panama reports at the International Labour Organization (ILO) about the entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)

 

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During a recent session of the Administration Council of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Panama rendered its first report about the entry into force on August 20, 2013 of the Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006 and the respective steps that the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has taken in this regards.

The entry into force of the MLC 2006 has been a real challenge to Panama due to its important place in the international maritime community and its dual role as flag and port country.  For various months, the PMA developed a detailed implementation program that included: the developing of circulars concerning various legal and technical aspects of the MLC 2006; a certification process to all vessels registered; an inspection process as flag and port state; a complete training to administrative staff on the MLC 2006; an accreditation process to inspectors according to MLC 2006 guidelines; among other strategies and compromises.

All this implementation process and related activities allowed PMA to apply an effective jurisdiction on board vessels under Panama flag and comply with success with the MLC 2006.

PANAMA REGISTER NEWS 9th EDITION