C5.2.3.q. Can a country that has not ratified the MLC, 2006 issue a Maritime Labour Certificate?

No. Only a country that has ratified the MLC, 2006 can issue a valid Maritime Labour Certificate to ships flying its flag. Some countries that have not ratified the MLC, 2006 are issuing certificates of voluntary compliance. These are not documents addressed by the MLC, 2006.

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