Tag: ILO

The ILO has developed a brief questionnaire to support its implementation and the establishment of a global register on seafarer deaths.

IMO’s Legal Committee has finalized a new set of guidelines to ensure seafarers are protected against unfair treatment if detained in foreign jurisdictions on suspicion of committing a crime. 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are working jointly to combat violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault, in the maritime sector. 

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.

Protecting seafarers and fishers’ rights and working conditions now, while preparing them for a digitalized and decarbonized future, were key themes explored during the first International Maritime Organization (IMO)/International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference on Work at Sea, which took place at IMO Headquarters in London on 13 November.

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.

The Government of Portugal has committed to addressing harassment and bullying in the maritime sector, as it deposited with the International Labour Organization (ILO) the declaration of acceptance of the Amendments of 2016 to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006).

The Annual Report 2022-2023 of the Union of Greek Shipowners has been released, which it provides an in-depth analysis of the sector’s most important developments in maritime policy.

The Philippines and Indonesia, which are home to just under 21% of the world’s crew members, are taking action to support their seafarers in developing modern skill sets as shipping decarbonizes.

In the context of the 2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work celebrating on April 28th  the recognition of a “safe and healthy working environment” as a fundamental principle and right at work, a new ILO report provides information on the global implementation status of some of the key provisions contained in the fundamental Conventions Nos 155 and 187.