C2.5.1.f. Does the MLC, 2006 address the situation of seafarers that are abandoned?

Before the entry into force of the 2014 amendments, on 18 January 2017, the MLC, 2006 did not directly address the serious problem of abandonment of seafarers, although some provisions, such as those related to repatriation, would apply to help protect seafarers from some of the consequences of abandonment [see A40.]. In April 2014, the Special Tripartite Committee [see A22.] established under the MLC, 2006 adopted amendments to the Code of the MLC, 2006 [see A21.] to more specifically address the problem of abandonment of seafarers [see C2.5.2.a.].

Repatriation