The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), which will enter into force in 2012 or 2013, focuses on seafarers’ rights, safety and health in order to promote a better shipping environment. A Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II (DMLC II) is required to state the measures taken to ensure the quality of seafarers’ living and working conditions on-board a ship. It is a challe…