International Labour Organization (ILO) acts as the primary regulator of seafarers living and working conditions through development related Conventions and particularly through development and update of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). IACS Members are actively involved as Recognized Organisations (ROs) in verification of compliance and implementation of MLC, 2006 measures onboard vessels of MLC, 2006 ratifying flags. IACS was admitted to ILO special List of Non-Governmental International Organizations in January 2014 with Observer status at ILO and should therefore give the high priority to those subjects under discussion at ILO which have a close relationship to the functions of ROs. Every effort should be made to maintain this relationship and seek new ways to deepen the relationship even further.
Continuity of interaction with ILO is important to IACS and it is therefore necessary to ensure IACS permanent communication with ILO.
– Permanent monitoring and identification of ILO meetings of IACS importance (MLC, 2006 STC Meeting and other)
– Preparation for participation to ILO meetings
– Participation to ILO Meeting
– Reporting of ILO Meetings and post meeting activities
– Submission of IACS proposals for MLC, 2006 amendments