Seafarers Recognised as Key Workers
Landmark changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) mean seafarers are officially recognised as ‘key workers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Seafarers’ Group at the ILO led by…
Guidelines for Fair Treatment of Detained Seafarers
Joint ILO-IMO Tripartite Working Group (JTWG) adopted the guidelines for fair treatment of detained seafarers. These guidelines, developed during the JTWG’s third meeting in November 2024, aim to address the…
ITF: 2024 Worst Year on Record for Seafarer Abandonment
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling…
Paris MOU: CIC on Crew Wages & SEA Under MLC
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) held its 57th Committee meeting in Madrid, Spain from 6 to 10 May 2024. The meeting was formally opened…