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Italy ratifies ILO Maritime Convention

Italy is the 52nd ILO Member State to ratify this landmark Convention Today, the Government of Italy deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of theMaritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).Italy is the 52nd ILO Member State, and the 20th member State of the European Union, to ratify this Convention. As many as 1,650 ships representing more than 18 million gross tons are registered under the Italian flag. Italy is among the world's top 20 countries in container liner trade and also among the top three EU countries in containerized imports and exports.In depositing the instrument of ratification of the MLC, 2006, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Emma Bonino, stated: "Keeping in line with its ancient maritime tradition, Italy is happy to contribute to the improvement of working conditions onboard ships, including with regard to social security coverage of seafarers. Italy will continue to offer full support to the ILO objectives and activities aimed at establishing international labour standards in such a sensitive field."In receiving the instrument of ratification, Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Office said: "I am particularly pleased to welcome Italy, a country with important maritime tradition and presence, among ...

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Five people convicted over Costa Concordia shipwreck

Captain Schettino trial is still under way Four Costa Concordia crew members and a company official have been sentenced to jail in Italy for their part in the 2012 cruise ship disaster that killed 32 people. Cruise shipCosta Concordia sank on January 13, 2013 resulting in the death of 32 persons and the injury of 157 others.The five received sentences of between 18 and 34 months for multiple manslaughter, negligence and shipwreck - relatively short terms for the crimes, in exchange for pleading guilty.Costa Concordia captain,Francesco Schettino faces charges including manslaughter and causing the loss of his ship in the accident in January 2012According to Costa Concordia Accident Report issued this May , the main cause of the casualty is attributed to"the Master's unconventional behavior".Find more information at the following articlesReuters -Five people sentenced to jail for Costa Concordia disasterSafety4Sea -Costa Concordia Investigation Report Available

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