Notice by the Merchant Shipping Directorate to Shipowners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners’ Representatives and Recognised Organisations


The Directorate would like to draw the attention of all concerned that in accordance with Rule 51 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules 2013, the minimum basic wage for a calendar month of service for an able seaman shall not be less than 585 US Dollars. As of 1st January 2015 it shall increase to 592 US Dollars and 614 USD as of 1 January 2016, or the equivalent thereof in the specific currency stated in the agreement with the crew.


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