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The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) aims to set minimal
standards aboard vessels to protect the wellbeing of seafarers.
However, it is only applicable to commercial vessels, and does not
apply to seafarers working onboard a private yacht.
In this article, first published in The Islander Magazine
(January 2023), Matthew Attard analyses the seafarers' position
onboard private vessels.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.