Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Statement from ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the coming into force of the Maritime Labour Convention

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder marks the coming into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. This historic convention provides protection for the world's 1.5 million seafarers under a clear and consolidated set of international labour standards. (Closed captions available)

20 August 2013

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