Regulation & law · 06/08/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Issues Final Guidance on Voluntary Vessel Inspections for Maritime Labour Convention Compliance

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The US Coast Guard has released a new circular outlining its policies and procedures for inspecting US vessels for voluntary compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, which came into effect on August 20, 2013.

Original source language: Federal Register — Homeland SecurityOpen original release →

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