Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014: Primary Singapore legislation implementing the Maritime Labour Convention standards for seafarer employment and working conditions
Merchant Shipping Act 1995: Core Singapore maritime legislation governing ship registration, safety, and general maritime operations
Employment Act 1968: Singapore's main employment legislation providing basic employment terms and working conditions
Work Injury Compensation Act: Singapore legislation governing compensation for work-related injuries and occupational diseases
Trade Unions Act: Singapore legislation regulating the formation and operation of trade unions, relevant for seafarer union representation
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC): International convention setting standards for working and living conditions for seafarers, ratified by Singapore in 2011
STCW Convention: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, establishing basic requirements for seafarers
ISM Code: International Safety Management Code providing international standard for safe management and operation of ships
ISPS Code: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code establishing security measures for ships and port facilities
MPA Regulations: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulations governing maritime operations in Singapore waters
SMOU Guidelines: Singapore Maritime Officers' Union guidelines for maritime officer employment conditions
SOS Guidelines: Singapore Organisation of Seamen guidelines for seafarer employment conditions and welfare
