All publications: Shipping, fishing, inland waterways
Thematic brochure: Migration
Migration is a global phenomenon which is growing in scope and complexity. In 2010, some 214 million people — 3 per cent of the world's population — lived outside their country of origin. The majority of migrants cross borders in search of better...
Brochure: Children in Hazardous Work – Questions and Answers
The ILO estimates that of the world’s 215 million child labourers, 115 million are involved in hazardous work, including 41 million girls and 74 million boys; 53 million are aged 5-14, and 62 million are aged 15-17. One concern is that the number of...
Employment practices and working conditions in Thailand's fishing sector: Executive summary
A new report has found shortfalls in Thailand’s fishing industry in relation to national and international labour standards.
Analytical study on child labour in Volta Lake fishing in Ghana
The purpose of the study is to create a shared platform for action against child labour and trafficking in the fishing sector. The objectives are to examine the scope of the problem; to find out the nature and dimensions, including the extent of...
GMS TRIANGLE Activities in the Fishing Sector
The GMS TRIANGLE project is collaborating with tripartite constituents and other stakeholders on a variety of interventions to improve conditions for workers in the Thai fishing sector.
Joint ILO / FAO publication
Guidance on addressing child labour in fisheries and aquaculture
This document provide guidance on how to address child labour in fisheries and aquaculture. It provides information and analyses current issues in order to improve the understanding of the nature and scope, causes and contributing factors, and...
Caught at Sea - Forced Labour and Trafficking in Fisheries
This report examines recent literature and consolidates existing knowledge about forced labour and human trafficking in the fisheries, with the focus on fishing vessels engaged in commercial marine fisheries. It considers institutional and legal...
The Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188): Getting on board
Issues paper for discussion at the Global Dialogue Forum for the Promotion of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 Metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels
This book aims to provide information on the design, construction, equipment, training and protection of the crews of small fishing vessels with a view to promoting the safety of the vessel and the safety and health of the crews.
Frequently Asked Questions: Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
The 'Frequently Asked Questions' provide answers to often asked questions concerning the scope, definitions and key provisions of Convention No. 188.
Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels (FAO/ILO/IMO)
The Safety Recommendations provide information on the design, construction, equipment, training and protection of the crews of small fishing vessels with a view to promoting the safety of the vessel and the safety and health of the crews.
GMS TRIANGLE activities in the fishing sector
The GMS TRIANGLE project is collaborating with tripartite constituents and other stakeholders on a variety of interventions to improve conditions for workers in the Thai fishing sector.
Thailand’s Shrimp and Seafood Industry: August 2012
Industry snapshot
Desk review of research on HIV/AIDS in the world of work
This desk review was conducted by ILO/AIDS as part of the Inter-Agency Task Team on HIV workplace policies/programmes and private sector engagement (IATT/WPPS). It is based primarily on the research documents shared by the IATT members, covering...
Ship Cook, merchant marine: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation
The datasheet contains information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to this specific occupation. The datasheet is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work.
Diver, Indigenous Fisherman: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation
The datasheet contains information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to this specific occupation. The datasheet is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work.
Driver, Ambulance: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation
The datasheet contains information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to this specific occupation. The datasheet is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work.
Seaman/Seawoman, (Merchant marine): International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation
The datasheet contains information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to this specific occupation. The datasheet is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work.
Engineer, Ship (Machinist): International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation
The datasheet contains information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to this specific occupation. The datasheet is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work.
Handbook: Guidance on implementing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and Social Security for Seafarers
This handbook on social security has been prepared by the International Labour Office under the auspices of the ILO’s five year (2006-2011) Action Plan to achieve rapid and widespread and effective implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention,...