Our MLC Commitments
Isca Maritime Security Services Ltd is committed to ensuring that we remain compliant
with the standards set by Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)
As such, we confirm that as a recruitment and placement agency that the below is some
helpful advice and guidance to assist applicants in being aware of their rights and
protection in line with the MLC 2006:
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We do not use means, mechanisms or lists intended to prevent or deter seafarers from gaining employment for which they are qualified.
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We interview each applicant who registers with us with the same care and attention, regardless of their age, gender or nationality.
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We will not charge applicants any costs, either directly or indirectly during the placement process. However, Seafarers are expected to fund their own qualifications to enable them to be employable for a suitable role and therefore basic mandatory qualifications include STCW10, Medical Certificate (ENG1) or equivalent, Passport or similar personal travel documents. However, the cost of visas will be borne by the client/shipowner to which the MLC applies to.
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We maintain accurate registers for all seafarers recruited or placed through us.
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We verify that candidates are suitably qualified and hold the necessary documents for the position.
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We inform seafarers of their rights and duties under their employment agreements prior to engagement.
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That the Seafarers Employment Agreements (SEA) are in accordance with flag state laws and regulations, as is any Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that forms part of the employment agreement. See guidance below on what should legally be included in your SEA: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-477-m-amendment-5-mlc-2006-seafarers-employment-agreements/mgn-477-m-amendment-5-mlc-2006-seafarers-employment-agreements
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We ensure seafarers signing a Seafarers Employment Agreement are given the opportunity to examine and seek advice on the terms and conditions of that agreement before signing and are given a copy of the signed agreement.
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We examine and respond to any complaint received and escalate where necessary to the competent authority.
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We ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the shipowner/management company/Captain has the means to protect seafarers from being stranded in a foreign port.
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We have a self-insurance or an equivalent appropriate measure in place to ensure that seafarers are compensated for monetary loss that may be incurred by a seafarer as a result of Isca or the Shipowner failing to meet the obligations set out in the Seafarer’s Employment Agreement.
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We protect the confidentiality of seafarers' personal data and will only send your CV and documents to a third party with your permission (see Isca MSS - Privacy Notice for Job Applicants).
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We do not recruit or place any applicants on a vessel who are under 18 years of age.
A shipowners obligations and seafarers’ rights are legislated under the MLC which
consists of 16 articles plus a code of 5 titles. Further information and advice on MLC can
be read at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mlc-2006-titles-1-to-5-regulations-guidance-and-information
https://www.gov.uk/seafarer-working-and-living-rights/maritime-labour-convention