The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) sets a minimum standard for crew accommodation to ensure health, safety and well‑being at sea. Adequate living space reduces fatigue, limits the spread of illness and supports a professional working environment.
One of the core requirements is a minimum floor area per crew member, expressed in square metres. This figure varies with ship type and design, but the convention provides a baseline that ship owners must meet or exceed.
To verify compliance, the total required accommodation area is calculated by multiplying the number of crew members by the prescribed minimum area per person. The result is then compared with the actual usable accommodation space on board.
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