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Rest Hours — MLC 2006 Compliance

E-CMS calculates rest hours using ILO-approved algorithms in full alignment with MLC 2006. Records include OT and Extra OT per Union Agreement and national holidays. Work hours are captured with an intuitive drawing palette (work, drill, eraser), validated in real time with advanced alerts that explain which rule was breached and why. Results flow automatically to Finance for OT estimation — and the module is included in E-CMS (no extra fee).

ILO-approved, MLC 2006 compliant Hours palette: work • drill • eraser Automatic OT & Extra OT (Union + holidays) Rolling validation across months Mobile & signature-pad endorsements Included in E-CMS (no extra fee)
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Always compliant
ILO-approved algorithms; full MLC 2006 alignment.
No double entry
Finance gets OT/Extra OT instantly from records.
Explainable alerts
See what rule failed and how to fix it.
Compliance engine (ILO + MLC 2006)
  • Validated against ILO-approved algorithms and MLC 2006 rules.
  • Real-time checks while you draw or edit hours.
  • Rolling 24h/7d windows that continue across month boundaries.
Hours drawing palette
  • Fast, visual input with tools for Work, Drill, and Eraser.
  • Shift blocks, split/merge segments, and correct in one click.
  • Designed for officers and crew — minimal training required.
OT & Extra OT (Union + holidays)
  • OT/Extra OT calculated from records per Union Agreement.
  • National holidays and company rules applied automatically.
  • Finance module receives totals instantly for payroll.
Advanced alerting with explanations
  • Not just a red flag: see the exact rule that was breached.
  • Guidance to resolve: which segment to adjust to comply.
  • Historical view to understand recurring issues.
Endorsements on mobile or onboard
  • Crew endorse on their phones via touchscreen.
  • Signature pad support on the vessel’s PC.
  • Endorsed records are locked and traceable.
Instant visibility for all stakeholders
  • Seafarer, Department Heads, Superintendents, DPA, HSEQ, Vetting/Inspection.
  • Live access to current and past months.
  • Included in E-CMS; no extra licensing cost.

Rest Hours — Video Walkthrough

How it works

  1. 1
    Draw or edit hours

    Use the palette (Work, Drill, Eraser) to capture daily work/rest. The UI is fast and touch-friendly.

  2. 2
    Real-time validation

    The engine checks ILO/MLC rules in rolling 24h/7d windows that span month boundaries, warning immediately if a breach occurs.

  3. 3
    Understand and fix

    Alerts explain which rule is failing (and why), so officers can adjust the exact segment to regain compliance.

  4. 4
    Finance handoff

    OT and Extra OT totals (Union Agreement + national holidays) are made available to the Finance module automatically.

  5. 5
    Endorse & share

    Crew endorse on mobile (touch) or with a signature pad on the vessel’s PC. Records become visible to Seafarer, Dept. Heads, Superintendents, DPA, HSEQ, and Vetting.

Common questions

Which standards do you comply with?
Rest Hours calculations follow ILO-approved algorithms and are fully aligned with MLC 2006. Rolling 24h/7d validation continues across month boundaries.
How are OT and Extra OT calculated?
From the recorded hours, the system computes OT and Extra OT according to your Union Agreement and national holidays. Totals flow automatically into the Finance module for payroll.
Is the Rest Hours module an add-on?
No — it’s an integral part of E-CMS and included at no extra cost.
How do crew endorse their records?
Crew can endorse on their mobile devices (touchscreen) or via a signature pad connected to the vessel’s PC. Endorsed records are locked and fully traceable.
Who can see the records?
Seafarer, Department Heads, Superintendents, DPA, HSEQ, and Vetting/Inspection departments have access according to roles and permissions.
Crew & officers
  • Fast drawing UI
  • Mobile endorsement
  • Clear guidance to fix breaches
Compliance teams
  • ILO/MLC alignment
  • Explainable alerts
  • Audit-ready history
Finance
  • Automatic OT/Extra OT
  • Union + holidays applied
  • No double entry

See Rest Hours with your rules

We’ll configure a Union Agreement + holidays and show OT/Extra OT, alerts, and endorsements end-to-end.

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