Summary: The Convention sets minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship and contains provisions on conditions of employment, hours of work and rest, accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering, health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection.
Signed: 23/02/2006
Sanctioned and promulgated: 04/05/2012
International ratification: 20/08/2013
Entry into force: 20/08/2014