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ILO supports the establishment a joint inspection team in the fisheries sector of North Kalimantan

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has expanded its support to the fisheries sector of North Kalimantan Province to ensure the protection of fishers against forced labour and human trafficking at sea.

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Towards decent work for fishers in Viet Nam’s blue economy

A recent workshop convened by the ILO and the Viet Nam Institute of Fisheries and Planning identified key challenges and shared recommendations to improve the working conditions of fishers.

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Path to align fishing standards with ILO’s Work in Fishing Convention discussed in the Philippines

Workshop hears how bridging remaining gaps in law and practice with the Work in Fishing Convention would enhance the fishing industry's sustainability and competitiveness.

Financial skills help migrant fishing communities in Indonesia build financial resilience

The ILO’s financial education training programme helps Indonesian migrant fishers and their families be more financially protected, productive and resilient against forced labour at sea.

Guinea-Bissau ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention

Guinea Bissau is the 108th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the Convention.

New important set of amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 23 December 2024

These amendments aim at further improving working and living conditions at sea and address some of the key challenges faced by seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Day of Fisherpeople: challenges and risks in their working activities

In Peru and Ecuador, most workers involved in the fishing sector work in the informal economy (around 84% in Peru and 77% in Ecuador), without access to labor rights and without social protection coverage.

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Breaking waves and gender barriers in Sri Lanka maritime sector

A partnership between the International Labour Organization and Sri Lanka’s Mahapola Port and Martime Academy has led to Nayomi Amarasinghe becoming one of the few female seafarers in the country.

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Better protection needed for Cambodian migrant workers in the fishing and seafood industries

A ground-breaking report by the International Labour Organization provides recommendations for enhancing the legal protections of Cambodian migrant fishers and seafood processing workers in line with international standards.

Egypt joins international efforts to protect seafarers’ rights

Egypt is the 107th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the MLC, 2006.

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Comoros joins international efforts to protect seafarers’ rights

Comoros is the 106th Member State of the ILO to have ratified the MLC, 2006

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New Migrant Worker Resource Centre supports safer migration for Indonesian migrant fishers

The centre in Tegal, Central Java Province will empower migrant fishers, helping reduce the risks of exploitation and trafficking in persons.

Namibia launches a National Coordination Mechanism for decent work in the fisheries sector.

A coordination body to oversee compliance and the general welfare of the fisheries sector in Namibia was launched recently in Namibia. It will operate as the ‘National Coordination Mechanism (NCM)’.

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Global register on seafarer deaths

Held the VI Tripartite Seminar on the application in Spain of the Maritime Labor Convention MLC, 2006

As a continuation of the tripartite seminars initiated in 2014 to carry out the monitoring of the application in Spain of the Maritime Labor Convention known as MLC, 2006, and 10 years after its entry into force, the VI meeting was held at the ILO...

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EU supports ILO and partners to empower community leaders to ensure safe migration of Filipino fishers

Outreach effort leverages church network across the country to help convey the practical realities of work in fishing.

DA, DOLE lead aquaculture project advisory on decent work and responsible business conduct

The Philippine government through the DA and DOLE will co-chair the newly established Project Advisory/Steering Committee on Aquaculture to promote decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains.

Decent work and responsible business conduct in aquaculture: Pioneering partnership

The ILO convenes key constituents and stakeholders to foster cooperation towards decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains with support from the Government of Japan.

Indonesia establishes the first MRC for migrant fishing vessel crews in Pemalang Regency

The ILO supports the establishment of the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) for Indonesian migrant fishing vessel crews to ensure their labour rights and to be free from exploitation and forced labour at sea.

Women fishers promote safety, boost productivity

An all-women's fishing group in a coastal village that debones, and processes milkfish improves their safety and productivity after doing risk assessments and applying practical, low-action interventions using the WISE checklist.