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Outcomes of ILO’s 5th Special tri partite Committee of MLC 2006 (held april 2025, expected EIF – late 2027) Enhanced shore leave (reg2.4) – seafarers no longer to reqd to hold visa or permit specifically for shore leave Repatriation – seafarer’s right to repatriation without discrimnatn has been included, regardless of the flag registry of their ship.
Recognition of seafarers as key workers
Prevention of violence, harassment & sexual assault
Enhancement to medical care & occupatnl safety