Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) has raised concerns about the implications for masters of the recent reports of the launch of the new EU Frontex operation ‘Triton’ which will apparently have a ...
SRI concerns about reports of reduced resources for search and rescue in the Mediterranean
UK showcases country’s world-beating maritime skills
BRITAIN is to extend its tonnage tax regime to include training for ratings as part of a fresh drive to promote the country’s shipping skills and maritime education facilities. The UK will be the ...
Maritime Jobseekers Hunt Permanent Work
Skilled seafarers are available in the job market but may need to be coaxed into the positions on offer through longer-term contracts, according to a new survey. Worldwide Recruitment Solutions ...
SRI Responds to Sewol Judgement
Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), the international centre dedicated to advancing the rights of seafarers, has given an initial response to today’s judgement handed down in relation to the ...
Right to complain on shore
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to report a complaint alleging a breach of the MLC to an authorised officer in the port at which the ship calls. This is ...
Port state responsibilities
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A foreign ship may be inspected by an authorised officer to check whether the ship complies with the MLC. If a ship does not carry a Maritime ...
Right to complain on board
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to an on board complaints procedure to complain about breaches of their rights under the MLC. On board complaint ...
Flag state responsibilities
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): Each flag state must have an inspection system to ensure that its ships meet the requirements of the MLC. After a successful inspection the ship ...
Right to social security protection
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to some social security protection from the country where they are ordinarily resident. It should be no less favourable ...
Right to access shore based welfare facilities
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A country that has ratified the MLC must promote the development of welfare facilities in designated ports to provide seafarers on ships that are ...
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