First MLC Certificate Awarded

The vessel was inspected by two MLC Inspectors from DNV together with representatives of Thenamaris and found to be in full compliance with all 14 chapters and requirements of this new maritime Convention. The Captain of the ship, Capt. Christos Markou, the Greek officers and Filipino crew were all extremely cooperative and honoured to be in command of, or serving on, the vessel recognised as the first to comply totally with all the chapters of a Convention that relates to care of people, training standards and good management practices on board. 

Mr. Vordonis, Executive Director of Thenamaris, described the thinking which led them to the decision.

“The MLC brings together the best practices of the industry and reconfirms basic human rights, respect to the individual, equality among international seafarers and sets the foundation for fair and good management principles to be applied on board. Special care is given to issues of safety and competence, fatigue and recreation, and in general it helps ensure good living conditions and employment terms for all on board. We feel that the Convention rightly focuses on the most precious asset of our shipping community - our seafarers.
We took the initiative to work with DNV to ensure our shore and vessel based systems are consistent with the new rules well ahead of compliance deadlines.”