Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2025, published 114th ILC session (2026)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Republic of Korea (Ratification: 2014)

The Committee notes the Government’s third report on the application of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006). It notes that the amendments to the Code approved by the International Labour Conference in 2022 entered into force for the Republic of Korea on 23 December 2024. In relation to these amendments, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the questions included in the revised report form and requests the Government to reply to such questions in its next report, indicating in each case the applicable national provisions.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee notes the Government’s comprehensive information on the measures adopted to safeguard the rights and welfare of seafarers, including: (i) letters of cooperation to vessels facing crew change challenges with a view to preventing potential detentions of Korean-flagged ships in foreign ports; (ii) the distribution of face masks to seafarers; (iii) the establishment of temporary living facilities for foreign seafarers who entered the country via airports or disembarked at ports; and (iv) measures to protect the human rights of Myanmar seafarers stranded abroad, successfully coordinating with the authorities in Myanmar to arrange for their repatriation. The Committee takes note of this information.

Article II, paragraphs 1(f) and 3, of the Convention. Scope of application. Cadets. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) had determined, after consultation of shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations, that cadets are excluded from the definition of seafarers and requested the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that they are regarded as seafarers in conformity with the Convention. The Committee further noted that section 61(2) of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Seafarers Act (Enforcement Ordinance) on training hours, is not in conformity with the Standard A2.3, insofar as hours of rest should be not less than 10 hours in any 24-hour period and adequate compensatory rest should be ensured when seafarers have performed work in a scheduled rest period.

The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that: (i) the Republic of Korea’s law does not grant employee status to trainees to prevent trainees from being forced to work, thus protecting them from exploitation; (ii) seafarers are granted the status of employees, and trainees are not employees, so they cannot be granted the status of seafarers; and (iii) in order to strengthen the rights of cadets, the Republic of Korea is protecting the rights of trainee seafarers in various aspects by applying certain provisions of the Enforcement Ordinance, including those on the prohibition of forced labour and harassment on board, repatriation, protection from abandonment, rescue insurance or mutual aid insurance, seafarers’ book and seafarers’ identity documents, shipboard meals, medical certificates, accident compensation, and education and training. It further notes the Government’s reference to under section 21(2) of the Ship Officers Act Sea, a shipowner who conducts industry ship training shall enter into an industry ship training contract with cadets using the standard form of industry ship training prescribed and publicly notified by the MOF. In relation to the working time of cadets, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that, in order to ensure conformity with Standard A2.3, paragraphs 5(b), 8 and 14, it will review the "Standard Agreement for On-Ship Training” to ensure that trainee seafarers are guaranteed a minimum of 10 hours of rest per 24 hours and are provided compensatory rest when assigned work. While taking note of the Government’s information, the Committee recalls that no question of doubt can arise concerning the fact that cadets are to be regarded as seafarers for the purpose of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to afford cadets protection, including through substantial equivalent measures, in relation to the requirements of the Convention from which they are currently excluded, i.e. those concerning seafarers’ employment agreements, accommodation, occupational safety and health, and social security. It also requests the Government to take the necessary measures without delay to ensure that all relevant legislation, including the Enforcement Ordinance, is in full compliance with Standard A2.3, paragraphs 5(b), 8 and 14, with regard to cadets.

Article II, paragraphs 1(i) and 4. Scope of application. Ships. The Committee recalls that the relevant legislation of the Republic of Korea (ROK): (i) defines “waters closely adjacent to sheltered waters” as territorial waters (12 nautical miles from the baseline), excluding them from the scope of the Convention; and (ii) exempts from the scope of various of its provisions ships engaged in coastal waters (i.e. the sea area within 20 nautical miles from the baseline). The Committee requested the Government to provide information on the criteria considered when defining waters closely adjacent to sheltered waters, as well as on the number of ships excluded from the Convention because of this definition. The Committee notes the Government’s information that: (i) the rationale for the definition of territorial waters, inter alia, includes that these waters are typically within one-to-two hours of sailing distance from land and are determined based on geographical characteristics; (ii) in practice, only short-term voyages are conducted in those areas, which are consequently not suitable for the application of the MLC, 2006; (iii) the introduction of the definition of "seagoing ship” was undertaken in good faith to expand the scope of application to vessels under 5 gross tons, which had previously been excluded under the former Seafarers ’ Act; and (iv) of the 8,450 registered vessels, 5,258 are subject to the Seafarers’ Act; the remaining ships excluded from the application of the Act, include, inter alia those that are not registered for maritime cargo transport operations (1,195 barges), as well as 1,529 ships under 5 gross tons which do not qualify as seagoing ships. While noting the Government’s explanations, the Committee considers that the exclusion of territorial waters from the scope of the Convention goes beyond the exclusion contained in Article II, paragraph 1(i). Recalling that the MLC, 2006, applies to all ships ordinarily engaged in commercial activities, the Committee requests the Government to provide details on the services provided by the ships excluded from the scope of the Seafarers’ Act. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that the legislation implementing the Convention applies to all ships falling within its scope of application, including those navigating in territorial and coastal waters as defined by the relevant Korean legislation, and to provide information on any developments in this regard.

Regulation 1.1 and Standard A1.1. Minimum age. The Committee requested the Government to provide information on the amendment of section 91(1) of the Seafarers’ Act – excluding from the minimum age requirement the case of vessels on which only the seafarer’s family works – to ensure conformity with Standard A1.1, paragraph 1. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government reiterates that it will consider revising that section in the future. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures without delay to ensure, in all cases, the prohibition of the employment, engagement or work on board a ship of any person under the age of 16.

Regulation 1.1 and Standard A1.1, paragraphs 2 and 3. Minimum age. Night work. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that it will consider deleting the exception contained in section 92(1) of the Seafarers’ Act (allowing night work when the seafarer agrees and the MOF approves the tasks as easy work). The Committee requests the Government to adopt the necessary measure to fully comply with Standard A1.1, paragraphs 2 and 3 and to provide information on any development in this regard. The Committee notes the absence of information in relation to the point previously raised on section 61-2 of the Seafarers’ Act, which allows cadets to do night work up to 16 hours per week only in case of watchkeeping. Therefore, it reiterates its request to the Government to specify the manner in which the exception to the night work prohibition for watchkeeping duties complies with Standard A1.1, paragraph 3.

Regulation 1.3. Training and qualifications. In relation to the exemptions from the obligation to carry certificated officers on board provided by section 12(1) of the Ship Officer’s Act, the Committee notes the Government’s information that unqualified individuals are not permitted to serve on board unless there are exceptional circumstances; in such cases, only officers who have completed the required education and training and obtained all necessary qualifications are allowed to serve on board with the approval of the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 1.4 and Standard A1.4, paragraph 5(c)(vi). Recruitment and placement. System of protection. Noting that the Government provides no new information in reply to its comments, the Committee recalls that Standard A1.4, paragraph 5(c)(vi) provides for the establishment of a system of protection to compensate seafarers not only in case of abandonment but “for monetary loss that they may incur as a result of the failure of a recruitment and placement service or the relevant shipowner under the seafarers’ employment agreement to meet its obligations to them”. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures without delay to ensure full conformity with Standard A1.4, paragraph 5(c)(vi).

Regulation 2.1 and Standard A2.1, paragraph 1(a). Seafarers’ employment agreements. Signature of seafarer and shipowner or a representative. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that the relevant legislation does not mention the signature of the seafarers’ employment agreement by the seafarer and the shipowner, and recalled that the MLC, 2006, requires the adoption of legislation to implement such requirement. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it intends to review the relevant legislation to ensure that both the seafarer and the shipowner or the shipowner’s representative are required to sign the seafarers’ employment agreement. The Committee requests the Government to adopt the necessary measures without delay to comply with Regulation 2.1 and Standard A2.1, paragraph 1 (a) and to provide information on any progress in this regard.

Regulation 2.1 and Standard A2.1, paragraph 6. Seafarers’ employment agreements. Termination. Shorter notice period for urgent reasons. The Committee notes the Government’s information in reply to its previous comments, that, in recognition of the divergent views between the representatives of seafarers’ and shipowners’ organizations concerning the conditions under which seafarers may terminate their employment contracts – either with shorter notice or without notice – for compassionate or other urgent reasons without penalty, it will initiate further comprehensive consultations between the social partners and consider amendments accordingly. The Committee takes note of this information and requests the Government to take the necessary measures to give effect to Standard A2.1, paragraph 6.

Regulations 2.1 and 2.2 and Standards A2.1, paragraph 7 and A2.2, paragraph 7. Seafarers’ employment agreements and wages.Captivity as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. The Committee notes that, in reply to its previous comments, the Government indicates that, in order to implement the 2018 amendments to the Code of the Convention, in December 2020 it notified (through guidelines) shipowners, ship management companies, workers’ and employers’ organizations, and the Korean Register, that shipowners’ obligations regarding wages, contract maintenance, and repatriation claims remain valid in cases of “seafarer abduction”. Measures were subsequently taken to verify the reflection of these provisions in seafarers’ employment agreements (SEAs) during MLC, 2006, certification and inspections. The Committee also notes the Government’s information that it enacted the Act on the Prevention of Damage from Acts of Piracy, etc. against Ships Engaged in International Voyages, which however does not contain provisions giving effect to Standards A2.1, paragraph 7 and A2.2, paragraph 7. In this context, the Government indicates that future legislative amendments will be considered to further institutionalize the Convention provisions. The Committee welcomes the initial steps taken by the Government in relation to the 2018 amendments to the Convention and requests it to indicate the legislative measures taken to give full application to Standard A2.1, paragraph 7, and Standard A2.2, paragraph 7.

Regulation 2.2 and Standard A2.2, paragraph 5. Wages. Allotments. The Committee notes that, in reply to its request on the application of this provision, the Government refers to Regulation 9 of the Foreign Seafarer Management Guidelines under which the shipowner may transfer the wages to the seafarer’s family or a foreign recruitment agency with the seafarer’s written consent. Under the same regulation, if a foreign seafarer wishes to deposit a certain portion of her/his salary or open a savings account for future savings, the shipowner must accept the seafarer’s written request and open a bank account or other account in the seafarer’s name. The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 2.3 and Standard A2.3, paragraphs 6 and 13. Hours of work and hours of rest. Division of hours of rest. Exceptions. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that section 39-5, paragraph 2(3) of the Enforcement Ordinance, which allows to divide rest time three times into four separate periods, is not in conformity with the Convention and poses the problem of seafarers’ fatigue. In this context, it also recalled that exceptions under Standard A2.3, paragraph 13, shall, as far as possible, follow the provision of the Standard “but may take account of more frequent or longer leave periods or the granting of compensatory leave for watchkeeping seafarers or seafarers working on board ships on short voyages”. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that there are differences of opinion regarding the number of times in which the rest period is divided and the provision of supplementary rest when rest is not guaranteed. In this framework, the subject matter will be further discussed to ensure that seafarers receive sufficient rest. The Committee takes note of this information and requests the Government to take the necessary measures without delay to ensure full conformity with Standard A2.3, paragraphs 6 and 13.

Regulation 2.3 and Standard A2.3, paragraph 10. Hours of work and hours of rest. Shipboard working arrangements. The Committee notes that in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that the issue on the requirement to post on board a document outlining the night duty schedule, working hours, and rest hours of seafarers, has been fulfilled through the revision of Appendix 4 and 5 of the Enforcement Ordinance in 2021 and 2022. The Committee notes that Appendix 5 provides that the watch schedule must be posted in a clearly visible location aboard the ship. The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 2.3 and Standard A2.3, paragraph 12. Hours of work and hours of rest. Records. The Committee notes that, in reply to its previous comments, the Government indicates that it will consider amending section 62(4) of the Seafarers’ Act to stipulate that a shipowner or captain shall provide seafarers with copies of documents regarding their working hours, rest periods, overtime work, and payment of allowances. The Committee takes note of this information and requests the Government to take the necessary measures without delay to ensure full conformity with Standard A2.3, paragraph 12.

Regulation 2.5 and Standard A2.5.1, paragraph 2(b). Repatriation. Maximum period of service on board. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that according to section 69(1) of the Seafarers’ Act, if a crew member continues to be on board for eight months, paid leave shall be given within four months from the last day of the 8-month period. It requested the Government to indicate the measures taken to bring the Seafarers’ Act in full compliance with Standard A2.5.1, paragraph 2(b), as well as to ensure that in practice seafarers on board Korean-flagged ships are not requested to continue working beyond the default 11 months maximum period of service on board. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that, according to section 70 of the Seafarers Act, shipowners are required to grant six days of paid leave per month to seafarers on ocean-going vessels and five days of paid leave per month to seafarers on coastal vessels. The Government indicates that, based on the provisions of sections 69 and 70 of the Seafarers’ Act, the maximum period of service for a seafarer is 10 months. The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 2.5 and Standard A2.5.1, paragraph 3. Repatriation. Prohibition of advance payment and to recover costs from seafarers. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to provide information on the burden and standard of proof to be applied before a seafarer can be found to be in “serious default of the seafarers’ employment obligations” pursuant to section 38(2)(1) of the Seafarers’ Act, according to which a shipowner may claim repatriation expenses from the seafarer when she/he arbitrarily leaves the ship without a justifiable reason. The Committee notes the Government’s information that, when a labour inspector investigates reported complaints by verifying facts through on-site visits, the burden of proof lies with the shipowner. The Government adds that the standard of proof is determined by verifying the presence or the absence of gross negligence or intentional illegality on the part of the seafarer. The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 2.5 and Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 7. Regulation 4.2 and Standard A4.2.1, paragraphs 11 and 14. Financial security. Documentary evidence. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government refers to section 58-11 of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Seafarers’ Act, which contains all the requirements set forth in Appendix A2-l and Appendix A4-I, except for contact details of persons or entity responsible for handling seafarers’ requests for relief (letter f). The Government also indicates that item (g) of Appendices A2-I and A4-I are currently under revision to reflect the MLC, 2006 provisions. On-site verification of whether these provisions are actually posted on board is conducted during the maritime labour inspection for certification. The Committee takes note of this information and requests the Government to provide information on the revision of section 58-11 of the Enforcement Ordinance.

Regulation 2.5 and Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 9. Repatriation. Financial security. Coverage. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to indicate the measures taken to comply with Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 9(a) and (c). The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it implements Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 9(a), through its domestic law, as the wage claim guarantee insurance is enforced separately from the insurance for abandonment. In this regard, it indicates that section 56 of the Seafarers’ Act stipulates that a shipowner must subscribe to a financial security system to pay wages and severance pay for abandoned seafarers, including in cases of bankruptcy. The Committee notes that section 56 provides that a shipowner shall take out an insurance to guarantee the payment of wages and a retirement allowance not receivable by a retired seafarer, for "reasons prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as shipowner’s bankruptcy”. Such insurance shall, inter alia, cover seafarers’ wages "for the latest four months”. The Committee further notes the Government’s reference to Regulation 18 of the Enforcement Decree of the Seafarers’ Act (Enforcement Decree), which establishes that pursuant to section 56 of the Seafarers’ Act, “reasons prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as shipowner’s bankruptcy” refers to adjudication or recognition of bankruptcy. The Committee observes that the above-mentioned provisions do not appear to be fully in line with the Convention, as long as they are limited to situations of bankruptcy and do not cover all the circumstances in which the seafarer is deemed to have been abandoned listed under Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 2. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that assistance is provided by the financial security system in all cases of abandonment under Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 2, and covers outstanding wages and other entitlements due under the seafarers’ employment agreement, relevant collective agreements and legislation, limited to four months (Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 9(a)). The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that, in accordance with the requirements of Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 9(c), section 42-2 of the Seafarers’ Act provides that reasonable costs for essential needs for survival, such as food, water, fuel, and medical support, shall be covered by the financial security until the repatriation of the abandoned seafarer is completed. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to clearly specify that the repatriation costs are covered until the seafarer’s arrival at home in line with Standard A2.5.2, paragraph 9(c).

Regulation 3.1 and Standard A3.1, paragraph 6(b). Accommodation and recreational facilities. General requirements. Insulation. The Committee noted that section 44 of the Notice on ship facilities (insulation), which had been amended to exempt “only ships navigating in territorial waters”. Noting that the Government reiterates its previous position,the Committee refers to its comments under Article II, paragraphs 1(i) and requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that Standard A3.1, paragraph 6(b), is applied to all ships covered by the Convention.

Regulation 3.1 and Standard A3.1, paragraph 9. Accommodation and recreational facilities. Sleeping rooms. The Committee previously noted that, in order to ensure conformity with the Convention regarding the number of persons in sleeping rooms, paragraph 3, table 6, of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Ship Safety Act would be amended to cover ships with a gross tonnage of 200 tons or more and navigating in territorial waters. The Committee notes that: (i) paragraph 3, table 6, of the Enforcement Ordinance referred to by the Government applies to ships of 200 gross tons or more engaged in "coastal waters and ships engaged beyond great coastal waters”; and (ii) the Government indicates that coastal waters encompass territorial waters, thus ships navigating in territorial waters are subject to the same requirements. The Committee refers to its comments under Article II, paragraph 1(i). The Committee notes that, in reply to its previous comments, the Government refers to paragraph 6, table 6, of the Enforcement Ordinance, which provides that sleeping rooms shall be separated for male and female seafarers in line with Standard A3.1, paragraph 9(b). The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 3.1 and Standard A3.1, paragraph 10. Accommodation and recreational facilities. Mess rooms. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that section 29(1) of the Notice on ship facilities standards provides exemptions in relation to mess rooms for passenger ships engaged in short voyages (i.e. navigating less than six hours) and ships of less than 500 gross tonnage which navigate exclusively in territorial waters. The Committee notes the Government’s information that both passenger ships engaged in short voyages and ships of less than 500 gross tonnage navigating exclusively within territorial waters (i.e. 33 ships as of 15 July 2025), undertake very short voyages. Given this, it is considered reasonable that shore-based dining facilities may serve as a substitute for on-board mess rooms. The Government adds that the section under reference was revised following a public consultation process and with the agreement of the relevant social partners; thus, it is considered that such exemption does not undermine the purpose of Regulation 3.1. The Committee takes note of this information.

Regulation 3.1 and Standard A3.1, paragraph 11. Accommodation and recreational facilities. Sanitary facilities. The Committee previously noted that section 32(1) of the Notice on ship facilities (on sanitary facilities) was amended to extend its application to all ships of 200 gross tonnage and above engaged within or beyond coastal waters and all ships engaged in international voyages. In this regard, the Government invoked Article II, paragraph 6, indicating that ships of less than 200 gross tonnage with a navigational area of less than the coastal waters are excluded from the application of the requirement of Standard A3.1, paragraph 11(c), considering the difficulty to install sanitary facilities on small ships. The Committee notes the Government’s information that the amendment was finalized following consultations with shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations and that the process was conducted in faithful compliance with Article II, paragraph 6, of the Convention. The Committee requests again the Government to indicate how the requirement of Standard A3.1, paragraph 11(c) (sanitary facilities for every six persons) is regulated by legislation or collective agreements in relation to exempted ships. With regard to the exclusion from the same requirement of ships under 500 gross tonnage that only operate in territorial waters (section 32(1) of the Notice on Ship Facilities), the Committee refers to its comments under Article II(i).

Regulation 4.1 and Standard A4.1. Medical care on board. In its previous comments, the Committee observed that section 85 of the Seafarers’ Act (person in charge of medical care) provides for exceptions which are not allowed under Standard A4.1, paragraph 4(b) and (c), insofar as it: (i) does not apply to “cases prescribed by the Enforcement Ordinance of the MOF”; (ii) is limited to ships with a gross tonnage of more than 5,000 tons navigating in ocean waters; and (iii) provides for an exemption to the requirement concerning qualification where a shipowner obtains approval from the competent authorities owing to extenuating circumstances. The Committee notes the Government’s information in relation to section 85 of the Seafarers’ Act, that: (i) the clause in section 85(1) on exceptions as prescribed by Ordinance of the MOF is effectively not applied in practice, as no subordinate regulations have been enacted thereunder; (ii) the limitation of the requirement of a doctor on board (section 85(1)(1)) to ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in overseas voyages arises from section 86 of the Seafarers Act, which stipulates that ships under 5,000 gross tonnage shall be manned with a person in charge of first aid rather than medical care; and (iii) the exception provided under section 85(2) is intended to allow the temporary appointment of a person in charge of medical care in cases where the person originally designated for this purpose becomes unable to perform duties due to unavoidable circumstances such as death or disappearance during a voyage. While noting the Government’s information, the Committee observes, however, that that the scope of section 86 of the Seafarers’ Act (requirement of a person in charge of first aid) is limited to "a ship the navigation area of which is more than the coastal waters”, and "a passenger ship the passenger capacity of which is not less than 13 persons”, thus providing for limitations which are not allowed by the Convention. The Committee refers to its comments under Article II(i) and requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that Standard A4.1(c) applies to all ships covered by the Convention.

Regulation 4.2 and Standard A4.2.1, paragraphs 2 and 4. Shipowners’ liability. Limits. The Committee requested the Government to take the necessary measures to bring sections 94 and 96 of the Seafarers’ Act in full conformity with Standard A4.2.1, paragraphs 2 and 4 in order to ensure that, with regard to non-occupational sickness and injury, the period of shipowners’ liability is not less than 16 weeks from the day of the injury or the commencement of the sickness. The Committee notes the Government’s information that the matter requires the revision of sections 94 and 96 of the Seafarers’ Act. However, there is disagreement between Korean shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations regarding the requirement that shipowners be held liable for non-occupational diseases and injuries for at least 16 weeks. The Government indicates that the issue is currently under discussion and once the relevant social partners reach agreement on this matter, the provisions will be revised to ensure that shipowners are held liable for occupational diseases and injuries for at least 16 weeks. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures without delay to ensure compliance with these requirements of the Convention and to provide information on any development in this regard.

Regulation 4.2 and Standard A4.2.1, paragraph 8. Shipowner’s liability. Financial security. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government refers to sections 106 and 106-2 of the Seafarers’ Act, which give application to most of the requirements of Standard A4.2.1, paragraph 8. The Committee requests the Government to indicate: (i) how it gives effect to Standard A4.2.1, paragraph 8(c) (interim payments); and (ii) whether any Presidential Decree has been adopted, which implements the requirements of section 106 of the Seafarers’ Act (e.g., section 106(4) on delay of payment by the insurance provider, and section 106(5) on other subject matters).

Regulation 4.3 and Standard A4.3, paragraph 2(d). Health and safety protection and accident prevention. Ship’s safety committee. The Committee requested the Government to provide information on the adoption of the Onboard Health and Safety and Accident Prevention Standards, according to which ships with more than five crew members are required to form an on-board safety committee. The Committee notes with interest the Government’s information that on 25 January 2025 the MOF enacted the Onboard Safety, Health and Accident Prevention Standards (Ministry Notification No. 2024-120) which gives effect to this requirement of the Convention. The Committee takes note of this information, which addresses its previous request.

Regulation 4.3 and Standard A4.3, paragraph 8. Health and safety protection and accident prevention. Risk evaluation. The Committee notes with interest that, in reply to its comments, the Government refers to section 27 of the Onboard Safety, Health and Accident Prevention Standards, which gives effect to Standard A4.3, paragraph 8, by providing that shipowners are required to conduct an annual on-board evaluation of health and safety risks. The Committee takes note of this information, which addresses its previous request.

Regulation 4.5 and Standard A4.5, paragraph 6. Social security. Comparable benefits to seafarers in the absence of adequate coverage. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comment, the Government indicates that it will consider measures to provide additional compensation, through dialogue between seafarers’ and shipowners’ organizations, to non-resident foreign seafarers who are not covered by the social security system. The Committee takes note of this information and requests the Government to provide details on any development in ensuring comparable benefits to non-resident seafarers working on board Korean-flagged ships.

Regulation 5.1.4 and Standard A5.1.4, paragraph 12. Reporting on inspections. The Committee notes that, in reply to its previous comments, the Government indicates that, in accordance with the "Notice on the Regulation Governing Administrative Procedures for the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006”, during maritime labour certification inspections, the person responsible for the inspected ship is provided with both the inspection report and the report detailing any deficiencies and observations. These documents are posted on board to ensure seafarers have access to the relevant information, and their posting is verified as part of the certification inspection process. The Committee takes note of this information.