Years of advocacy by Nautilus and maritime organizations have led to a landmark victory for women at sea. Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, adopted in June 2025, require ships to provide menstrual hygiene products and proper disposal methods, enhancing welfare and combating harassment. Implementation will depend on individual flag states.
In a significant victory for maritime workers, the International Labour Conference adopted seven amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, enhancing protections for seafarers. Key provisions include non-discriminatory repatriation, guaranteed shore leave, and improved medical training. The Goan Seamen Association of India hailed these updates as a landmark achievement.
Nigeria has officially endorsed amendments to eight codes of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, enhancing protections for seafarers. These changes recognize seafarers as essential workers and improve their working conditions. This endorsement, discussed at the ILO Special Tripartite Committee Meeting in Geneva, reflects Nigeria’s commitment to international maritime standards.
The ITF has praised the recent updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) that officially recognize seafarers as ‘key workers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The amendments aim to improve the working and living conditions of seafarers, providing better protections and support in crisis situations, particularly in response to challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The amendments aim to enhance seafarers’ working and living conditions, including provisions for key worker status, improved repatriation requirements, access to shore leave, and protection against bullying.
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 Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has proposed new amendments to improve seafarers’ living and working conditions. These changes, open for consultation, aim to address lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. The amendments focus on seafarers’ health, diet, financial protection, and connectivity with loved ones. Feedback on the proposed changes is welcome until January 22.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has outlined the UK’s plans to implement changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) agreed upon in June 2022. The ‘Seafarers Bill of Rights’ sets out seafarers’ fundamental rights globally, with new requirements to be incorporated into UK law by 2025.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 11 Apr 2022 to 17 Apr 2022 in descending…
