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Solomon Islands ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006) and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

Solomon Islands is the 112nd Member State of the ILO to ratify the MLC, 2006 and the 25th to ratify Convention No. 188.

Safe seas, fair work: Indonesia’s push for ratification of ILO Convention No. 188 on Work in Fishing

The provincial meeting in Batam, Riau Islands Province, reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to safe migration practices in fishing.

ILO showcases groundbreaking survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing and calls for global replication at Blue Justice 2025

At the Blue Justice Conference in Copenhagen, the ILO presented Indonesia’s pioneering “Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing”, calling on governments to adopt similar evidence-based tools to combat forced labour and trafficking in the global...

Child labour

Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour

When what seems normal can still carry child labour risks.

Angola joins the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended

Angola became the 111th ILO Member State to ratify the Convention.

Labour migration

ILO introduces new Guidelines on Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers in Indonesia

The ILO has introduced a set of actionable tools from its recently adopted guidelines to strengthen the protection of migrant fishers’ labour rights.

ILO-Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

New cooperation agreement to promote decent work and labour standards in Pacific fisheries

The ILO and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency have signed a new MOU establishing a framework for cooperation to promote decent work and stronger labour standards across the Pacific fishing industry.

Labour migration

EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia advances decent work in Malaysia’s blue economy

Initiative will expand protection for migrant workers in Malaysia’s fish and seafood supply chains.

Cooperative development

Field notes from Guyana’s coastline: Strengthening cooperatives and securing livelihoods in Guyana’s fisheries sector

The ILO and FAO are working side-by-side with fishing communities across Guyana to strengthen cooperatives, improve livelihoods, and promote decent work in the artisanal fisheries sector. Field visits and targeted training are helping fisherfolk...

Supply chains

First national dialogue on sustainable aquaculture supply chain in the Philippines

First National Industry Dialogue for Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains in the Philippines accelerates aquaculture sector upgrading while tackling human and labour rights risks amid global disruptions.

Strengthening maritime labour standards

Ukraine advances on the path to ratifying the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

The Kyiv round table marked concrete progress toward Ukraine’s ratification of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. Participants agreed on next steps to align national legislation with global maritime standards and strengthen protection for...

Press release

Indonesia advances toward ratifying ILO Convention No. 188 to safeguard fishers’ labour rights by 2026

The Ministry of Manpower, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the labour rights of both domestic and migrant fishers.

Migrant fishers

EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights and DMW launch “Lost in Transit” report on Filipino fishers in the UK

Launch of “Lost in Transit” report under the European Union (EU)-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia calls for stronger UK–Philippines cooperation, harmonized contracts, and ratification of key ILO conventions to protect migrant fishers.

Thailand advances labour rights in fishing sector with new phase of EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore Rights’ programme

New phase of the EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched in Thailand to promote safe migration and strengthen protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by the first National Programme Advisory...

Toward safer seas: Enhancing work conditions in North Kalimantan’s fishing sector in Indonesia

The ILO training programme raises awareness of occupational health standards to help build a safety-first culture in Indonesia's fishing industry.

Indonesia's North Kalimantan promotes safer working conditions for fishers

ILO-led training empowers labour and fishing inspectors in North Kalimantan, Indonesia to improve occupational safety and health in the fisheries sector.

Supply chains

Workers secure jobs in aquaculture, help double shrimp production

Workers trained, certified and hired in aquaculture under a new joint government-industry initiative with the ILO and the Government of Japan help increase shrimp production and improve supply chains towards decent work and sustainable aquaculture...

Central Java shares good practices with North Kalimantan to strengthen labour standards in the Indonesia's fishing sector

Knowledge exchange between provincial joint inspection teams highlights collaborative efforts to promote labour rights and decent work for fishers across Indonesia.

Press release

North Kalimantan Province in Indonesia launches a Joint Inspection Team to strengthen labour standards in the fishing sector

The newly launched Joint Inspection Team strengthens the fishing industry and offers improved protection for workers, especially those employed onboard fishing vessels.

Maritime Labour Convention

Maritime leaders unite in Manila for seafarers’ rights

The Philippines hosted a landmark international conference culminating in the Manila Declaration, a global call to uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of over two million seafarers.