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Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers held on suspicion of crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to…
Supply chains firms urged to protect seafarers’ rights A wide-ranging set of guidance has been issued to help enterprises using shipping services to protect the human rights of seafarers, as…
With the Maritime Labour Convention due to come into force on 20 August, the ILO has compiled a guide to this historic ‘seafarers’ bill of rights.’ GENEVA — Global support for…