What are DMLC Part I and Part II, who writes them, and how are they certified?
Short answer
| Part I | Part II | |
|---|---|---|
| Written by | the competent authority (DGMA or its RO) | the shipowner |
| Content | the matters to inspect (Appendix A5-I), the national provisions for each, ship-type requirements, substantial equivalences, Title 3 exemptions | measures for ongoing compliance: verification occasions, responsible persons, records, non-compliance procedures |
| Certified by | — | the competent authority or its RO (§10), which issues the DMLC |
| Indian format (rule 24) | FORM-3 | FORM-4 |
- What: the DMLC is attached to the Maritime Labour Certificate (Standard A5.1.3 §10); together they are prima facie evidence of flag inspection and compliance (Regulation 5.1 §4).
- Part I, by the competent authority (§10(a)): the Appendix A5-I matters, the national provisions for each, ship-type requirements, substantial equivalences (Article VI §3), Title 3 exemptions.
- Part II, by the shipowner (§10(b)): the measures for ongoing compliance between inspections and continuous improvement: verification occasions, responsible persons, records, non-compliance procedures (Guideline B5.1.3 §2); may reference ISM documents.
- Asymmetry: the competent authority or its RO certifies Part II and issues the DMLC; both on the Appendix A5-II models (§9).
- Records and carriage: deficiencies and remedy dates on or appended to the DMLC (§11); carried, with an English translation, and a copy posted (§12); no DMLC during an interim certificate (§8).
- India and me: MS Act 2025 s.57, Maritime Labour Rules 2016 rule 24 (FORM-3, FORM-4); Part II is what the ship must make true, the deficiency record closed by date.
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.