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First meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee (7-11 April 2014)

The first meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established by the Governing Body in accordance with Article XIII of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) will take place at the ILO in Geneva from 7 to 11 April, 2014.

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Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - A Passport to Decent Work

The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, which enters into force worldwide August 20, 2013, provides for the first time comprehensive protection at work for seafarers, while also promoting conditions of fair competition for shipowners.
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