What do you report with this form?

With this form you can submit a complaint about a ship sailing under the Dutch flag, or about a foreign ship at berth in a Dutch port, that does not meet the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Who can report?

Members of the ship's crew or any person involved in the welfare of the ship's crew.

Which enclosures are necessary?

Any evidence to support your complaint.

What happens with your report?

The ILT will process your report and then decide which actions are necessary. If your ship sails away from a Dutch port to a port outside the Netherlands in the near future, you can call the ILT at 088 489 00 00 after sending the form. In that case the ILT will deal with your complaint urgently. Your complaint will be handled confidentially.

General Information regarding the form

Please complete this form in English. Forms submitted in other languages wil not be processed.
You may save the report at any time (see the option in the top right of the screen) which allows you to reopen and complete the form at your convenience.

After completely filling in and sending in the form, you will receive an email which is your confirmation. Included in the email is a PDF copy of what you submitted. The registration number of your report is also mentioned.

Publication date

01-01-2024

Questions regarding the form?

In case you have questions regarding filling in this form, please contact the ILT via telephone +31 (0)88 489 0000 or use the form on the website. If you have a question about your report, please keep your registration number at hand.

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