NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)

The AMENDMENTS OF 2022 TO THE MLC, 2006 below;

1. Standard A3.1 (Accommodation and recreational facilities)
(1) Appropriate recreational facilities including social connectivity (e.g., internet access, etc.) are to be provided to seafarers.

2. Standard A3.2 (Food and catering)
(1) Food and drinking water are to be provided free of charge to the seafarer during the period of engagement.

(2) Meals provided to the seafarer are to be balanced and nutritious.

(3) Supplies of food and drinking water in relation to their quantity, nutritional value, quality and variety are to be inspected on board by the master.

3. Standard A4.3 (Health and safety protection and accident prevention)
(1) Appropriately sized personal protective equipment as a reasonable precaution to prevent occupational accidents, injuries and illnesses are to be provided to all seafarers on board.

4. Appendix 2-1/4-1 (Evidence of financial security)
(1) A name of the MLC shipowner was to be described on a documentary evidence of financial security under Regulation 2.5.2 and 4.2 until now, but a name of the registered owner may be described if different from the MLC shipowner.

https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/pdf/tech_info/tech_img/T1327e.pdf