C5.2.3.f. What should be contained in Part II of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC)?

In accordance with paragraph 10(b) of Standard A5.1.3, Part II of the DMLC, which is to be drawn up by the shipowner and certified by the competent authority or a duly authorized RO, must identify the measures adopted to ensure ongoing compliance, between inspections, with the national requirements, stated in Part I of the DMLC, and the measures proposed to ensure that there is continuous improvement. Detailed guidance on the details that should be provided in Part II of the DMLC, are provided in Guideline B5.1.3, paragraphs 2 and 3.

When preparing Part II of the DMLC, it is important to keep in mind the additional guidance and statement of the purpose of the DMLC, as explained in Guideline B5.1.3, paragraph 4:

The declaration of maritime labour compliance, should, above all, be drafted in clear terms designed to help all persons concerned, such as flag State inspectors, authorized officers in port States and seafarers, to check that the requirements are being properly implemented.

An example of Parts I and II of a DMLC, given in Appendix B5-I to the MLC, 2006, may also be helpful.

Flag State responsibilities