AMSA has released the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Annual Report 2024, providing a detailed analysis of the reported MLC complaints and data in Australian waters.
This year’s report highlights 173 complaints received in 2024—a 19.16% decrease compared to the previous year. Of these, 109 complaints were submitted directly by seafarers, reinforcing Australia’s reputation on seafarer welfare and investigating each complaint seriously and confidentially.
Key findings from the 2024 report include:
- 62.4% of complaints were from bulk carriers
- 28.3% of complaints were related to wages
- 934 MLC-related deficiencies were identified during Port State Control inspections
- 9 vessels were detained because of these deficiencies.
In 2024, AMSA received 173 complaints representing a 19.16 per cent decrease on the number received in 2023 (214). The number of complaints has continued to decline from the peak of 320 in 2020, likely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rolling 5-year average remains consistent.