It is common today, that the shipping companies outsource the manning of the ship to dedicated crew manning offices, but are you prepared for the changes?

With the new Maritime Labour Convention there will be new requirements for Shipowners and suppliers of such services. Upon entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, all private recruitment and placement services (Crew Manning Office) in ratifying states must be operated under a system of licensing, certification or some other form of regulation.

When recruiting seafarers from a non-ratifying state the obligation to ensure compliance, as far as reasonable, falls on the shipowner.

Revised “Standard for Certification of Crew Manning Offices, Private Recruitment and Placement Services – 3.404” published October 2007

In order for crew manning offices to comply with the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, the ”Standard for Certification of Crew Manning Offices, Private Recruitment and Placement Services – 3.404” was revised and published in October 2007. The standard is based on ISO principles for management (Part I) and compliance with requirements in the Maritime Labour Convention (Part II).

DNV services for Crew Manning Offices, Private Recruitment and Placement Services

DNV has developed services based on the standard. These are now available to customers and are including the following:

• seminars

• training

• gap analysis

• certification for compliance with the DNV standard including Convention requirements

For more information contact your local DNV Office or MLC@dnv.com