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Intercargo Supports ILO’s Recognition of Seafarers as Essential Workers

3 mins

Intercargo has praised the International Labor Organization for recognizing seafarers as essential workers under the Maritime Labor Convention. This landmark decision aims to enhance seafarers’ rights, ensuring fair treatment and access to vital resources. Chairman John Xylas highlights the importance of this acknowledgment in addressing challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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ILO Recognizes Seafarers as Essential Workers with New MLC Amendments

2 mins

The International Labor Organization has amended the Maritime Labor Convention, recognizing sailors as essential workers. Effective December 2027, the changes improve seafarers’ rights, ensuring access to medical care, vacation time, and safe repatriation. While seen as transformative, challenges in enforcement remain, necessitating further action to uphold these standards globally.

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