MLC 2006 – Implementation, Inspections and Certification
LISCR – Implementation, Inspections and Certification under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
Publication date: 02 October 2026
This Newsletter informs shipowners, operators and Masters about the revision of Marine Notice MLC-001 Rev. 08/26 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The Marine Notice provides guidance on implementing the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, including the inspection and certification of ships.
Scope and Purpose of Marine Notice MLC-001
Marine Notice MLC-001 is the first in a series of notices providing guidance on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
It addresses the implementation of MLC requirements, together with the inspection and certification of ships under the Liberian Registry.
Previous Revision Superseded
Marine Notice MLC-001 Rev. 08/26 supersedes Marine Notice MLC-001 dated August 2024.
Changes Introduced in Revision 08/26
The following changes have been incorporated into the revised Marine Notice:
Deletion of Annexes V and VI
Annexes V and VI have been deleted from the revised Marine Notice.
Corrective Action Plan
The Corrective Action Plan form has been incorporated into paragraph 4.6(e).
Declaration of MLC Representative
The Declaration of MLC Representative form has been incorporated into paragraph 4.9.
Related Liberia Marine Notices – MLC-002 to MLC-006
The MLC-001 notice forms part of a series of related Marine Notices addressing specific requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Marine Notice MLC-002
Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship.
Marine Notice MLC-003
Terms and conditions for employment of seafarers.
Marine Notice MLC-004
Standards of accommodation, recreational facilities, food, water and catering.
Marine Notice MLC-005
Health and safety protection, accident prevention, medical care, welfare and social security protection of seafarers.
Official Regulatory Reference
Marine Notice MLC-001 Rev. 08/26
Issuing Authority: Liberia Maritime Authority
Reference:Implementation, Inspections and Certification under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.
The complete revised Marine Notice is available through the document link below.