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.
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has approved a new global minimum wage agreement for seafarers, marking a significant increase over the next three years. The agreement, reached in Geneva in April 2025, will raise the minimum wage to $690 in January 2026, with further increases planned for 2028. This milestone underscores the commitment to fair wages.
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.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is discussing potential changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), with Stella Maris UK urging for urgent protections for seafarers. CEO Tim Hill emphasizes that seafarers should not have to choose between shore leave and adequate rest, as many are currently facing this unacceptable dilemma.
The ILO has introduced Draft Guidelines for the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained on Suspicion of Crimes, aiming to ensure they are treated fairly by authorities. Emphasizing protection of seafarers’ rights, the Guidelines stress compliance with legal frameworks and basic entitlements. They also recommend measures to prevent seafarers’ inadvertent involvement in criminal activities.
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