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 ...
UK showcases country’s world-beating maritime skills
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 ...
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 ...
Right to health and safety protection and accident prevention
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to live and work and train on board in a safe and hygienic environment. Reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent ...
Right to material assistance following sickness, injury or death
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘the MLC’): A seafarer has the right to material assistance with respect to the financial consequences of sickness, injury or death occurring between the ...
Right to medical care on board ship and ashore
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘the MLC’): A seafarer, while working on board, has the right to: adequate health protection; access to prompt and adequate medical care, including ...
Right to good quality food and drinking water
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to good quality food and drinking water provided under regulated hygienic conditions. Food and drinking water must be ...
Right to decent accommodation and recreational facilities on board
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to safe and decent accommodation and recreational facilities. The MLC sets out detailed and technical requirements ...
Right to career and skill development
Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to be given opportunities to strengthen his competencies, qualifications and employment opportunities. Governments with ...
Day of the Seafarer 2014: #thankyouseafarers
IMO Briefing 23/2014, 25 June 2014: June 25th marks the international Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day which provides an opportunity for everyone to show their ...