Working at sea

Find information about your rights as a seafarer, how to make a complaint under the Maritime Labour Convention, operator responsibilities, crewing and accessing support services.

Your rights and responsibilities

Information about your rights and responsibilities while working at sea, under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Crewing

SOLAS requires all ships to be sufficiently and appropriately crewed for safe operation and provides for minimum safe crewing documents.

Getting help

Find information on the following topics:

  • making a complaint under the MLC
  • support services
  • seafarer welfare.