Promotion of the Maritime Labour Convention

This project to promote the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 will have a four-fold focus. First, the project will aim to increase ratification and effective implementation of the MLC,2006 in particular in countries with scarce capacity. Secondly, the project will strengthen capacity for enforcement and compliance with MLC, 2006 requirements, with a particular focus on capacity-building of maritime labour inspectors. Thirdly, the project will work towards increased awareness and capacity to assess risks and comply with the health, safety and accident prevention provisions of the MLC, 2006. Finally, it is the aim of the project to increase global awareness and capacity to understand and implement the social security requirements of the MLC, 2006. The project will have a budget of USD 992,706 and will finish in December 2011.

Project symbol

GLO/09/65/SID

Admin unit

NORMES

Start date

01/08/2009

End date

31/03/2012

Total allocation

947406

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

947406

Development Partners

Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Country/Countries

Global

Outcomes

International Labour Standards