Fair Treatment Initiatives
MLC 65% effective says SRI
New research from SRI, the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global basis. The findings identify substantial achievements in the enforcement of the MLC, but also identify significant gaps. The research has adopted a unique approach by evaluating the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders and role[Read More…]
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IMO Legal Committee update
The IMO Legal Committee (LEG) met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 22 to 26 April 2024. The Committee deals with all legal matters within the scope of IMO, including issues relating to liability and compensation, fair treatment of seafarers and the fraudulent registration of ships. At the session a Working Group was established with the remit of finalising[Read More…]
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Interview, Ship Management International: Respecting seafarers rights in a changing world
As the industry moves into 2024, we see continuing examples of seafarers caught in geopolitical conflicts. Covid brought the issue of seafarer conditions to the fore, but has anything really changed? Stories of respected Masters and crews being prosecuted, or ships and their crews detained until payment of fines are still widespread. Have the authorities really made progress in this area? Or are seafarers –[Read More…]
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SRI Survey – Seafarers and the Criminal Law
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