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Maritime sector

ILO and IMO recommend new steps against shipboard violence, harassment, and sexual assault

The organizations’ recommendations include amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, a new IMO mandatory training for seafarers, and a joint IMO/ILO international awareness campaign.

Inland waterways sector

New conclusions and recommendations pave the way to decent work in the inland waterways sector

Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives agreed on concrete measures to improve the living and working conditions of inland water transport workers and establish a level-playing field in the sector.

Fishers

Poland marks the end of the ILO centenary year with the ratification of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

Maritime sector

ILO meeting agrees measures to attract and retain seafarers and to promote opportunities for women seafarers

Qualified seafarers are essential to achieving safe, secure, environmentally sound and efficient shipping. This requires attracting quality new entrants and retaining experienced seafarers, including women and from other under-represented groups.

ILO Commitments - "Our Ocean" conference

ILO Commitments that stem from "Our Ocean" conference, which was held in Malta, on 6 October 2017.

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

New safety and health guidelines to protect seafarers

Maritime occupational safety and health experts agree on guidelines to bolster the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

Campaign against flags of convenience to be held in Black Sea region May 26-30

Maritime Labour Convention

New measures to protect seafarers

The international maritime community has adopted measures to protect abandoned seafarers, and to provide financial security for compensation in cases of death and long-term disability.