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Global forum on the maritime labour convention
A coastguard officer in a white uniform stands aboard a vessel, with a large container ship passing behind him in the Port of Genoa, Italy.

Global forum on the maritime labour convention

The forum provides an international platform where all stakeholders can discuss recent updates, technical issues and main challenges faced by the maritime sector, with a specific focus on the impact on decent working conditions and the quality of...

High-Level Event to promote the ratification of the 1986 Instrument of Amendment of the ILO Constitution
ILO representatives gathered in the assembly room of the ILO

ILO Live

High-Level Event to promote the ratification of the 1986 Instrument of Amendment of the ILO Constitution

114th Session of the International Labour Conference

Meeting of experts on a code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture
Aerial view of fish farms in Scotland

Meeting of experts

Meeting of experts on a code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture

From political momentum to ratification and implementation of Convention No. 188
A group of fisherers trowing net from their fishing boat into the sea, smiling

ILO Live

From political momentum to ratification and implementation of Convention No. 188

Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries: Promoting the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention No 188

From political momentum to ratification and implementation of Convention No. 188
A group of fisherers trowing net from their fishing boat into the sea, smiling

ILO Live

From political momentum to ratification and implementation of Convention No. 188

Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries: Promoting the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention No 188

Opening and welcoming remarks
Male fisher on fishing boat showing two fish on a line

ILO Live

Opening and welcoming remarks

Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries: Promoting the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention No 188

Maritime Labour Convention: 20 years advancing decent work at sea
infographic with shouldershots of two seafarers etither side of blue ship

ILO Live

Maritime Labour Convention: 20 years advancing decent work at sea

Twenty years after its adoption, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) has established itself as a fundamental pillar of decent work at sea. This high-level commemorative event, broadcast live from ILO Headquarters in Geneva, brings...

Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum: Delivering the political declaration through collaboration and action
Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

ILO Live

Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum: Delivering the political declaration through collaboration and action

ILO at the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025

Meeting of experts on guidelines for fair labour market services for migrant fishers
Photo of a fishing vessel.

Sectoral meeting

Meeting of experts on guidelines for fair labour market services for migrant fishers

Protecting seafarers against criminalization: what more can be done ?
A seafarer climbing onto the deck of a ship

Joint IMO/ILO/ICS/ITF event

Protecting seafarers against criminalization: what more can be done ?

This event will bring together key stakeholders from the maritime sector to address the criminalization of seafarers and the need for their fair treatment. The event is organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International...

The Maritime Labour Convention: What we can learn
ILC conversations 10 June 2025

ILO Live

The Maritime Labour Convention: What we can learn

ILC Conversations 2025

Subcommittee on Wages of Seafarers of the Joint Maritime Commission
The Hong Kong pilot ship navigates the APL Boston container ship.

Subcommittee on Wages of Seafarers of the Joint Maritime Commission

Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention
Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention (April 2025)

Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)

Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention

The Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) serves to review and propose amendments to the convention's standards, ensuring they remain relevant to the evolving maritime industry. Its...

Evidence from the 2024 Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing
Four officials on the front stage in handing over ceremony of the survey report

Workshop

Evidence from the 2024 Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing

This workshop, jointly organized by the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and ILO, aims to share the results of the Survey and facilitate discussions among national policymakers on its findings.

Third meeting of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group to Identify and Address Seafarers’ Issues and the Human Element
A tug pushes a cargo ship exiting the Port of Chiwan, in Guangdong province, China.

Third meeting of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group to Identify and Address Seafarers’ Issues and the Human Element

Cambodia’s labour migration governance framework for the fishing and seafood processing sectors
fisher-holding-up-his-catch

Report Launch

Cambodia’s labour migration governance framework for the fishing and seafood processing sectors

This report launching event discusses a comparative analysis with international labour standards for recruitment, work in fishing and forced labour.

Working and Living at Sea: Challenges and Risks to Seafarers' Human Rights and Safety

Panel discussion

Working and Living at Sea: Challenges and Risks to Seafarers' Human Rights and Safety

A panel discussion on the sidelines of the 56th Session of the Human Rights Council to commemorate the International Day of Seafarers, organized by the Government of the Philippines with the support of the ILO.

Second Meeting of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group to Identify and Address Seafarers’ Issues and the Human Element
Red cargo container ship at harbor

Second Meeting of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group to Identify and Address Seafarers’ Issues and the Human Element

Webinar: Gender Equality for Decent and Fair Work in Rural Areas

International Women's Day 2024

Webinar: Gender Equality for Decent and Fair Work in Rural Areas

Welcoming #IWD2024, Katadata and Magdalene with the ILO through Improving Workers' Rights in Rural Sectors of Indo-Pacific with a Focus on Women held a Webinar.

Joint ILO–IMO meeting to adopt guidelines for Medical Examination of Fishers/Fishing Vessel Personnel
people working between dock and boat

Joint ILO–IMO meeting to adopt guidelines for Medical Examination of Fishers/Fishing Vessel Personnel