The International Labour Organisation (ILO) received the thirtieth ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). This is the final condition for the first global standard that will affect shipping and maritime transport. The Maritime Labour Convention was adopted unanimously in 2006, but the requirements for at least 30 countries, which should form at least 33.33% from the world gross tonnage to sign its Ratification prevented its entry into force. Currently the countries, which ratified MLC 2006 accounted for 60% of world shipping gross tonnage, which means that more than 50% of all sailors in the world will fall under the "cover" of the Convention.
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