Maritime Labour Convention
Full steam ahead for the Maritime Labour Convention
The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, which enters into force worldwide August 20, 2013, provides for the first time comprehensive protection at work for seafarers, while also promoting conditions of fair competition for shipowners. (Closed captions available)
15 August 2013
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