Paris & Tokyo MoU on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CiC) from 1st September 2024 to 30th November 2024 on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA). Other MoUs may participate also in the campaign. This inspection campaign will be additional to the regular PSC inspections.
In that regard, SQE Marine consulting firm has issued circular to provide guidance on how to comply with the requirement of this new CiC. The purpose of the Inspection Campaign is to determine the level of compliance of all involved parties with the requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), especially those related to Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement.
A CIC questionnaire will be used to facilitate the adequate preparation of those involved. In accordance with the released information, a 10-question checklist covering the functionality and smooth flow of Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements can be found below.
Managers, manning offices, officers, and crew onboard should be prepared to successfully address the PSC CiC. Crew departments must verify that all relevant documentation for onboard crew is available to the Master for presentation to the PSCO. Allotments and wage payments should comply with the requirements of the Seafarer’s Employment Agreement. Wage or salary payments to seafarers must be made at intervals no greater than monthly. Each crew member should have an original copy of their SEA ready for inspection by the PSCO.