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Maritime Labour Convention Annual Report 2024

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

Summary  

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) sets international standards for seafarer living and working conditions. AMSA monitors compliance by responding to complaints from seafarers and carrying out inspections on vessels operating in or visiting Australian waters. 

The annual report shares key findings from 2024, including the number and type of complaints received, and inspection and compliance activities conducted by AMSA.

In 2024

  • AMSA received 173 complaints — a 19% decrease from 2023 
  • 63% of complaints were lodged directly by seafarers 
  • 62% of complaints involved bulk carriers 
  • 28.3% of complaints related to wages  
  • 934 MLC related deficiencies were found during inspections 
  • 9 vessels were detained for serious breaches of MLC requirements 

Read the full report

Get the complete data on complaint type, inspection outcomes and AMSA’s response. 

Download the MLC Annual Report 2024 PDF1.42 MB

Last updated: 23 May 2025
Source URL: http://www.amsa.gov.au/maritime-labour-convention-annual-report-2024

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