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New Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention Draw on Pandemic Lessons

Stakeholders in the global shipping industry have adopted new amendments to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) aimed at improving the living and working conditions of seafarers.

The amendments, eight in total, were adopted during a meeting of the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Special Tripartite Committee in Geneva, Switzerland last week.

The MLC 2006, often referred to as the “Seafarers Bill of Rights”, is an ILO convention designed to protect seafarers’ rights and uphold minimum living and working standards. First entering into force in 2013, the convention has now been ratified by more than 100 countries representing over 90% of the world fleet[…….]

Source: New Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention Draw on Pandemic Lessons