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• Malaysian government has issued shipping notice NPM 09/2016 regarding amendments of 2014 to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. 

• From 18th January 2017, all Malaysian registered vessels wherever they are, should at all times, maintain on board evidence of 
  1. Financial security – Standard A 2.5.2 – Repatriation
  2. Financial security– Standard A 4.2.1 - Shipowner’s Liability for contractual claims 

• A copy of the certificate or documentary evidence of financial security must be posted in a conspicuous place onboard the vessel where it is available to the seafarers.

• The financial security must only be obtained from approved security providers as listed in Appendix 1 of this shipping notice. 

• Copies of financial securities must be provided to the Marine Department and designated RO for records.

• DMLC  & MLC 

• Marine department will prepare and issue revised DMLC Part I to shipowners no later than due date of ship’s first MLC renewal inspection . Shipowners will be required to update their DMLC part II to indicate compliance with the new DMLC Part I . This is to be done no later than first renewal inspection after 18th January 2017.

• Existing Maritime Labour certificates and DMLC shall remain valid till ship’s first MLC renewal inspection after 18th January 2017.

Enclosure: 

1. Malaysia Shipping Notice No. NPM 09/2016.

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