All publications: Shipping, fishing, inland waterways
Fact sheet: Strengthening decent work in the fishing sector of Ecuador and Peru
This document outlines the objectives and scope of the project "Strengthening decent work in the fishing sector of Ecuador and Peru"
Guidelines
Guidelines on the medical examination of fishers
Work in fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188). Marking the roadmap for decent work in the fishing sector
This brochure summarizes the objective and scope of the ILO Convention No. 188. The objective of the Convention is to ensure that fishers have decent conditions of work on board fishing vessels. It applies to all fishers and fishing vessels engaged...
Towards freedom at sea: Handbook for the detection of forced labour in commercial fishing
This Handbook responds to the need for consolidated guidance on the detection of forced labour among fishers.
Forced labour
The Alignment of Indonesian laws, policies, and their enforcement with the ILO international labour standards on forced labour: A situation...
This gap analysis documents the extent to which the requirements of PO29 are represented in the Government of Indonesia’s existing laws, norms and practices, with special reference to Indonesia’s catch fisheries sector and local fishers, who are one...
Decent and sustainable work in the inland waterways sector
Report for the Technical Meeting on Decent and Sustainable Work in the Inland Waterways Sector (Geneva, 20–24 November 2023)
Labour migration
Precarious pathways: Migration patterns and service needs of Lao migrant workers
New research sheds light on the key issues faced by Lao migrant workers and outlines measures to help ensure they can migrate more safely and obtain decent work.
October 2022-March 2023
Biannual progress note: Strengthening decent work in the fishing sector in Ecuador and Peru
The project "Strengthening decent work in the fishing sector in Ecuador and Peru", implemented by the ILO with support from the U.S. Department of Labor, has been developing several activities with the participation of the government, employers' and...
Brochure
Safe migration tips for working in the fishing and seafood processing sectors
This brochure contains advice on safe migration practices, labour rights protection and relevant contact information to seek assistance for migrant workers in Thailand’s fishing and seafood processing sectors.
Brochure
Labour rights in the fishing and seafood processing sectors
This brochure provides information about the key labour rights and social protections for migrant workers in Thailand’s fishing and seafood processing sectors.
Brochure
Safety tips on board a fishing vessel
This brochure provides guidance on occupational safety and health (OSH) for workers employed on board fishing vessels in Thailand to prevent and respond to workplace injuries and accidents.
Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report
This report summarizes the findings from rapid assessments and deep-dive research into decent work challenges and opportunities in five sectors and countries: coffee in Colombia, electronics in Viet Nam, fisheries in Namibia, rubber gloves in...
Sectoral skills priorities for the shipbuilding industry
The present study will inform activities of the soon-to-be-established sectoral skills council for the Indonesian shipbuilding industry and in the meantime provides analysis and actionable interventions to address future skills needs.
Stocktaking study for the development of a sectoral skills strategy: Indonesia seafaring
This stocktaking study based on the ILO Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification, or STED methodology aims to catalogue the demand for seafarers’ and the associated skills, while illustrating the current educational options to address the...
Improving access and participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in vocational higher education in Indonesia: challenges and policy...
Collaboration of the Skills for Prosperity Programme with the four partner polytechnics delivered a series of capacity-building events for both staff and students and facilitated a self-assessment as a guide to describe each institution’s readiness...
Food processing sector
Value chain analysis of the food processing sector in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
The report is produced by the development cooperation project ‘Promoting Sustainable Enterprises in India’ (PSEI) and aims at enriching knowledge of various market actors in the food processing sector in the two states for evidence-based design and...
Guidelines on how to deal with seafarer abandonment cases
The present Guidelines are addressed to all States, and primarily to port States, flag States and States of which seafarers are nationals or are resident or are otherwise domiciled in their territory.
Sustainable supply chains to build forward better
Deep-dive research into decent work challenges and opportunities in Namibia’s fishing supply chain
This report provides an evidence base to support government and industry stakeholders in developing tools and policy advice and capacity-building initiatives to advance decent work in response to the COVID-19 crisis, making supply chains more...
Mapping table
Mapping of organizations, institutions and companies developing digital solutions to address forced labour in the fisheries sector
This mapping provides a snapshot of digital solutions that are being used or are in the process of being developed or trialled to address labour rights abuses and forced labour in the fisheries sector.
Training guidelines and modules: Raising awareness of harassment, violence and HIV/AIDS vulnerability among women seafarers, women...
This guideline will be used as the main reference for polytechnic partners to increase their capacity in mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion at the institutional level and through the teaching and learning process in polytechnics.