Maritime training systems provider MarinePALS has launched a new video offering checklists ahead of inspections set to take place during a three-month Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarers’ Employment Agreements starting September 1st.
Running until 30th November 2024, the CIC is a joint initiative of the member authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control focused on crew wages and the Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA), both components of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). This inspection campaign will be conducted in addition to regular Port State Control (PSC) inspections.
Non-conformities could result in recording of a deficiency, instructions for the Master to rectify, or even detention of the vessel. The results of the campaign will be presented to the governing bodies of both MoUs and potentially submitted to the ILO and IMO.
The MarinePALS training video has been developed to address the 10 key questions outlined in the CIC checklist to ensure that seafarers and shipping companies are equipped to meet the compliance requirements of the inspection campaign.
“Our new video is a crucial resource for seafarers and operators, offering clear guidance on the CIC checklist items,” said Capt Pradeep Chawla, CEO of MarinePALS.
“By providing this targeted training, we’re helping the maritime community to better understand the expectations of the CIC and to proactively address any potential issues related to crew wages and employment agreements.”
