All publications: seafarer + sea transport
Fifth revised edition, 2026
Compendium of Maritime Labour Instruments
The Compendium is an essential reference source including the key instruments adopted by the ILO to promote decent work for seafarers and fishers. The publication has been updated to reflect recent developments, including the latest amendments to...
FAQ - 6th edition
Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime Labour Convention, (MLC, 2006)
The “Frequently Asked questions” (FAQ), offers practical guidance on the application and implementation of the MLC, 2006, addressing questions raised by governments, shipowners, seafarers and other stakeholders.
The future of seafarers: Emerging challenges, opportunities and achieving decent work for seafarers in selected Pacific Island countries -...
This report offers an in-depth exploration of the realities facing seafarers in Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Through careful research and stakeholder input, the study highlights the structural, regulatory and social barriers that...
GB355/INS/16/3 - Third Supplementary Report
Maintenance of the Philippines on the list of Members which fully meet the minimum requirements concerning processes and procedures for the...
STCMLC/2025
Final report of the fifth meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under Article XIII of the Maritime Labour Convention,...
(Geneva, 7–11 April 2025)
Guidelines
Guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes
The present Guidelines are intended to be a reference tool for principles that can be reflected in the design and implementation of policies, strategies, programmes, legislation, administrative measures and social dialogue mechanisms on the fair...
Understanding working conditions of fishers in Indonesia: Evidence from the 2024 Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing
This report presents the findings of Indonesia’s first-ever Survey on Decent Work in Marine Fishing, conducted by the ILO in collaboration with the Research Center for Population of the National Research and Innovation Agency (PRK-BRIN). The survey...
Updating of the minimum monthly basic pay or wage figure for able seafarers (April 2025)
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)
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...
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...
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.
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.
Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the MLC, 2006, as amended – Part II
Resolution on Harassment and Bullying, including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment, in the Maritime Sector
Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006) – Part II (5-13 May 2022)
GB.340/INS/18/5
Inclusion of the Philippines in the list to be established under Article 5, paragraph 6 of the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention...
The tripartite Review Group established under the arrangements adopted in accordance with Article 5, paragraph 6, of the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003, as amended (No. 185) recommended that the Philippines should be...
COVID-19 and maritime shipping & fishing
Shipping carries most world trade, and fishing provides essential food. The pandemic impacts the safety and well-being of seafarers and fishers, their ability to join their vessels and return home, and the future of their jobs. Seafarers on cruise...
Provisional Record No.1C
Eighth item on the agenda: Maritime matters
Approval of amendments to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006), as adopted by the Special Tripartite Committee established under Article XIII of the Convention
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Legal Issues and International Labour Standards Section
Proposed amendments to the form for reports to be requested under article 22 of the ILO Constitution in relation to the Seafarers’ Identity...
Amendments to the Annexes of the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185), were adopted in June 2016 by the International Labour Conference and will enter into force on 8 June 2017. In the present document, the Governing...