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MEO CLASS 1 · ORAL QUESTION 39

Q22- What are ILO convention related details of element and COFR?

Answer

ILO related convention is Maritime Labour convention 2006, as amended. All shipowners must have financial security in place to take care of the below-

The amendments, which apply from 18 January 2017,
Reg 2.5- Wages and repatriation, relate to the financial security of seafarers in cases of abandonment
Reg 4.2-contractual claims for compensation in the event of a seafarer's death or long-term disability due to an occupational injury, illness or hazard
As of 18 January 2017, all ships must have on board a certificate or other Documentation confirming that such financial security is in place.