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Working Group on IUU Fishing: Need for action to strengthen inspection for fishing vessels

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a widespread challenge that covers a range of destructive fishing practices, occurring both in the high seas and within national territorial waters. It has been identified as one of the main threats to the conservation and sustainable use of the world’s fish stocks. In that regard, the IMO, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are currently boosting coordination to tackle IUU fishing.

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Britannia: Key highlights of the 2022 amendments to the MLC 2006

Britannia Club reported on pivotal amendments to the MLC 2006, scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2024, following their adoption at the ILO 110th session. These amendments include revisions to regulations concerning recruitment and placement, repatriation, recreational facilities (including access to internet service onboard and at port), food and catering, and the disembarking of seafarers who require immediate medical attention.

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