The new Convention that sets out seafarer's rights to decent living conditions and standards of work applies to all ships and will enter into force as from 20 August 2013.

MLC 2006 is set as the 4^thpillar in the international maritime regulations (together with SOLAS,MARPOLand STCW).

Non-compliance with the requirements will lead to vessel's detention, therefore shipowners and operators are kindly requested to be prepared as appropriate.

This is kindly to advise our clients that INSB Class have conducted already the training of its MLC inspectors and is fully empowered to proceed to the MLC inspections and certification on behalf of the flag states.