Thailand ratifies Maritine Labour Convention
GENEVA - Thailand becomes the 77th member state to have ratified this Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), which seeks to establish compliance and enforcement mechanism based on flag state inspection and certification of seafarers’ working and li
This is supported by port state inspection of ships to ensure ongoing compliance between inspections. Aimed at protecting the world’s 1.2 million or more seafarers, the convention addresses the evolving realities and needs of an industry that handles 90 per cent of the world’s trade.
Labour Minister Gen Sirichai Distakul today deposited the instrument of ratification with the International Labour Organisation.
“The ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 by Thailand is yet another testimony of the importance of the Convention for countries worldwide, as it impacts on the manner in which they carry out maritime trade, inspect ships calling at their ports and protect the rights of the seafarers. Thailand has more than 12.000 seafarers and a merchant fleet of 3,368,993 gross tons. I welcome this new ratification that brings one more important player in the Asia Pacific region within the scope of the MLC, 2006, thereby promoting quality shipping and providing additional protection for seafarers transiting within waters of the region," said Guy Ryder, ILO director-general.
The MLC, 2006 will enter into force for Thailand on June 7, 2017. More than 90 per cent of the world gross tonnage of ships is covered by the MLC, 2006.
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