At its 105th session in June 2016, the International Labor Organization (ILO) approved amendments to the Part B of the Code of MLC, 2006 addressing shipboard harassment and bullying.
Liberia Maritime Authority issues a Marine Advisory to remind shipowners and operators to develop policies and measures to prevent and address harassment and bullying onboard ships.
The Advisory also aims to assist seafarers to:
- recognize cases of harassment and/or bullying;
- identify incidents through the use of effective grievance procedures;
- become involved in situations where they see others being harassed and bullied and to offer support to them when necessary;
- avoid bullying and harassing others;
- report if bullying and harassment are observed or experienced;
- comply with companies’ policies; and g) apply any other applicable measures.