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The Maritime Labour Convention 2006

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 International Labour Law Redefined

Author: Jennifer Lavelle
Publisher: Informa Publishing
ISBN: 9780415857727
Published In: November 2013
Format: Hardback , 368 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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With the Maritime Labour Convention’s entry into force in August 2013, the shipping industry will soon be faced with a new international convention that has comprehensive implications across all sectors. This vital text provides timely analysis and thought-provoking essays regarding the Convention’s application and enforcement in practice.

Hailed as the "Seafarer’s Bill of Rights" and the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, the Maritime Labour Convention is set to significantly alter the playing field for key stakeholders. This book offers diverse and interesting commentary in respect of the Convention’s impact on core sectors of the shipping industry, identifying both strengths and weaknesses of the Convention, as well as potential hurdles that will need to be overcome. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the Convention, ranging from individual rights of the seafarer to challenges of flag State implementation. Special attention is given to enforcement through examination of the innovative measures provided in the Convention itself, along with discussion of domestic enforcement mechanisms in certain States. Furthermore, the book evaluates whether the Convention has filled existing gaps in maritime labour law, resolved prior difficulties or created new problems.

This book expertly addresses issues of fundamental importance to national authorities, shipping professionals and associations, maritime lawyers and academics worldwide.
Chapter 1. How to determine the jurisdiction and governing law of a seafarer's employment contract in Europe Jennifer Lavelle Chapter 2. The European Union's MLC implementing legislation; complex necessity or unnecessary complexity? Ariadne Abel Chapter 3. Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention by the UK Maritime and Coastguard AgencyNeil Atkinson interviewed by Jennifer Lavelle Chapter 4. Design of yachts under the MLC 2006Mateusz Bek Chapter 5. Seafarers and Modern Piracy Robert Graham Caldwell Chapter 6. Crewing insurance under the Maritime Labour Convention Johanna Hjalmarsson Chapter 7. Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention by the Bahamas Maritime Authority Stephen Keenan & Dwain Hutchinson interviewed by Jennifer Lavelle Chapter 8. EnforcementAlexandros Ntovas Chapter 9. Seafarers' employment disputes before the UK courts and tribunals Barry Ross Chapter 10. Duties and Responsibilities of the Shipmaster under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 John A. C. Cartner Chapter 11. Increased seafarer protection under the MLC 2006: A Maltese flag perspective Adrian Attard & Paul Gonzi
Post-Graduate Researcher and Tutor in Law, Law School, University of Southampton