Section 35: Membership and composition of the Committee

(1) The Maritime Labour Welfare and Disengagement Committee shall be headed by the Executive Chairman of the Council.
(2) Other members shall comprise-
(a) one representative of-
(i) the Federal Ministry of Transport;
(ii) the Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour and Productivity;
(iii) the Nigerian Ports Authority;
(iv) the Nigerian Shippers' Council;
(v) the National Maritime Authority;
(vi) Merchant Navy Officers Association of Nigeria;
(vii) Dock Labour Employers;
(viii) Seafarer Employers;
(ix) Terminal Operators; and
(b) two representatives of-
(i) Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria; and
(ii) the Nigerian Shipping Companies;
(c) two ex-officio members to be appointed by the Chairman; and
(d) the Secretary to the Board representing the Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council.