General information
Audits for compliance with the requirements of the MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention) on board Latvian ships are carried out by the Maritime Safety Inspectorate of the Maritime Administration of Latvia or a classification society recognised by it, at the choice of the shipowner, in accordance with the requirements of the MLC 2006 and the relevant Latvian legislation.
The requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention are incorporated into the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia. A detailed overview of the legislation is available in the specimen of Declaration Part I: DMLC Part I_18May2022.pdf
Further information on the certification process for Latvian flag vessels is available from the Maritime Safety Inspectorate.
Seafarers’ complaints
A model complaint procedure is available here: Complaint procedure.pdf
If the Maritime Safety Inspectorate of the Maritime Administration of Latvia receives a complaint or obtains evidence that a Latvian ship does not comply with the requirements of the MLC 2006, the Inspectorate shall assess the complaint or evidence received and take measures the deficiencies identified are rectified.
Seafarers may submit complaints by sending an e-mail to: kdi@lja.lv
