Salary of Chinese seafarers to increase by 7% in 2022
Chinese seafarers’ basic salary is expected to up 7% beginning from next year comparing with the standards in 2021, the country ship owners have agreed.
Read moreChinese seafarers’ basic salary is expected to up 7% beginning from next year comparing with the standards in 2021, the country ship owners have agreed.
Read moreThe ITF and JNG met from 1-3 September 2021 for important negotiations on crew wage increase and other cost elements.
Read moreThe ITF has helped to recover pay owed to Filipino crew aboard the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Dory while repatriated four crew members.
Read moreTalks to increase the minimum wage for seafarers at the International Labour Organization (ILO) have broken down.
Read moreAccording to ITF, Fijian authorities recently launched an investigation into a ferry operator's allegedly ongoing abusive treatment of dozens of Filipino seafarers.
Read moreA total of four seafarers remain abandoned for one year without pay onboard the Togo-flagged MV Onda, in the port of Douala, Cameroon, according to information by ITF. Union representatives boarded the vessel and confirmed breaches of the MLC.
Read moreGiven that as industries, both marine insurance and shipping are traditionally male dominated, North P&I Club explains that gender pay gap is still obvious and provides tips on how could the industry "close" the gender pay gap in the future.
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 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).
Read moreAMSA has banned the Panama-flagged bulk carrier AC Sesoda for deliberately underpaying its crew by more than AUD $118,000, which the ship’s operator attempted to conceal from authorities.
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