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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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Costa Concordia Investigation Report Available

The incident resulted in the death of 32 persons and the injury of 157 others The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) released the long awaited English translation of its report on the safety technical investigation into the marine casualty on January 13, 2012 involving the cruise ship Costa Concordia.The ship capsized as a result of large-scale internal flooding from a 53-meter long breach of its hull involving five watertight compartments. The breach occurred when the ship allided at a speed of 16 knots with the Scole Rocks off Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea at 21 45 07 local time.The main cause of the casualty is attributed to"the Master's unconventional behavior". The incident resulted in the death of 32 persons and the injury of 157 others, as well as the loss of the ship and significant environmental damage.Initial findings of the report include the following:Poor route planning and navigation direction;BTW management shortcomings;Poor management of emergency evacuation procedures;EDG functionality CriticalitiesActions to be taken as reported include the following :More detailed passengers info;Voyage plan requested by Solas R V/34 should be made available by the Master to the Company prior ship's departure;Instructions to passengers to be implemented;Muster of passengers to ...

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