UN joint call: Seafarers and aircrew need priority COVID-19 vaccination
The heads of five UN organizations recently issued a joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.
Read moreThe heads of five UN organizations recently issued a joint call for seafarers and aircrew to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.
Read moreThe ILO urged ratifying states which have not yet done so, to adopt all necessary measures without delay to restore the protection of seafarers’ rights and comply to the fullest extent with their obligations under the MLC, 2006.
Read moreThe ILO issued second revision of its guidelines for port State control officers carrying out inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 as amended (MLC, 2006), providing practical advice to PSC officers verifying compliance of foreign ships with the requirements of the MLC, 2006.
Read moreThe ILO has issued a second revised edition of Guidelines for flag State inspections under MLC, 2006, as amended. The guidelines are intended to assist flag State administrations to effectively implement their responsibilities with respect to the ship inspection and certification duties under the MLC.
Read moreSince the start of the pandemic, crew wellness has topped the industry agenda with international shipping bodies, unions and associations vowing for a fairer treatment of seafarers. What actions has the industry taken to resolve this humanitarian crisis? Was it enough?
Read moreTaiwan's Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued and implemented “Urgent medical treatment operation procedure for transit crews working on vessels sailing in international waters or ports between Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Xiamen and Fuzhou during COVID-19 pandemic.”
Read moreThe International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Committee of Experts sent a strong message to governments that they have failed in their duty of care towards seafarers under international law during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreIMEC published Circular (20)123, explaining the differences between the ILO minimum basic wage for an AB Seaman and wages. However, the ITF Fair Practices Committee Steering Group (FPC SG), is disappointed that IMEC released the circular without prior consultation with the ITF.
Read moreAmid the ongoing crew change crisis, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a resolution to address the dire situation of seafarers stranded at sea.
Read moreThe International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) has published Circular (20)123, which explains the differences between the ILO minimum basic wage for an AB Seaman and wages set by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF).
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