Paris MoU releases CIC results on MLC
The Paris MoU has released a report including the results of its latest CIC which focused on compliance with MLC requirements.
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to present the results of the CIC on MLC,2006 to both member States of the Paris MoU and the general public.
The objectives of this CIC:
• To improve the maritime labour conditions at sea,
• The need to verify compliance of ships with the new requirements of the MLC, 2006,
• The need to enhance the overall knowledge of PSCO’s in the Paris MoU region on this new regulation.
Summary:
A total of 3674 inspections have been performed with the CIC questionnaire on ships targeted for inspection.
A total of 42 ships were detained in line with the CIC Questionnaire representing 1,1% of the total. These detentions have not caused an increase regarding the overall detention percentage. Principal grounds of detentions are linked with :
- the wages (23 detentions),
- the seafarer’s employment agreement (18 detentions),
- the procedure of complaint (13 detentions)
Overall, the results of the campaign show a proper implementation of the MLC,2006 provisions referred to in the CIC Questionnaire.
In general the percentage of detentions due to the CIC did not lead to a higher percentage of the average detention percentage.
The number of deficiencies registered in the CIC reporting period is significantly higher than the previous 8 months. The goal of raising awareness and attention within the ParisMoU is reached in that way.
Monitoring the recording of deficiencies in future periods would be advised, to see if awareness is sustainable.
The analysis is based on the results of the CIC questionnaire on the data provided by the inspection database THETIS and on reports of PSCO’s and RO representatives. Special attention was paid to the vessels detained and the grounds for detention.
The results show a total number of 3999 inspections. A total of 325 of those inspections were done without the requested questionnaire. A total of 3674 inspections have been performed with the CIC questionnaire. 42 detentions were recorded in the database as a result of the CIC.
In general the percentage of detentions due to the CIC did not lead to a higher percentage of the average detention percentage.
The number of deficiencies registered in the CIC reporting period is significantly higher than the previous 8 months. The goal of raising awareness and attention within the ParisMoU is reached in that way.
Monitoring the recording of deficiencies in future periods would be advised, to see if awareness is sustainable.
Observations were received from PSCOs pointing out difficulties to find mandatory information when this information was referenced in a CBA
For more information about the report, please visit:
https://www.safety4sea.com/paris-mou-releases-cic-results-on-mlc/