Seafarers' Rights International Archives - Seafarers Rights International https://seafarersrights.org/tag/seafarers-rights-international/ international centre for advancing the legal protection of seafarers Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:46:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 SRI launch new film to raise awareness of abandonment of seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/sri-launch-new-film-to-raise-awareness-of-abandonment-of-seafarers/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:46:05 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14104 In the run up to the International Day of the Seafarer on June 25, 2016, SRI has released a short hard-hitting film designed to raise awareness of the ever present risk of seafarers facing abandonment. Drawing on situations where seafarers were abandoned, the film highlights the inhumane conditions that abandoned seafarers face, and warns seafarers […]

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]]> SRI LAUNCHES GLOBAL STUDY INTO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION https://seafarersrights.org/sri-launches-global-study-into-the-effectiveness-of-the-implementation-and-enforcement-of-the-maritime-labour-convention/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:04:54 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14093 As the third anniversary of the entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) approaches, Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) is embarking on a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of the Convention. The study has been commissioned by the International Transport Workers’ Federation. It will be an in-depth and...

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]]> ITF announces MLC implementation and enforcement study https://seafarersrights.org/itf-announces-mlc-implementation-and-enforcement-study/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:02:45 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14090 The ITF (International Transport Workers Federation) has commissioned an in depth study into the implementation and enforcement of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), which came into force in August 2013. The study will be carried out by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI). The ITF was a major mover in the development of the MLC, which […]

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]]> Criminalization Affecting Talks Between EU and India https://seafarersrights.org/criminalization-affecting-talks-between-eu-and-india/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:00:30 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14067 The arguably unfair criminalization of crew and armed guards in the MV Seaman Guard Ohio case, is stalling talks between the EU and India according to to a report in the Hindu this week where MEP Geoffrey Van Orden referenced the situation in his update on progress. SRI strongly advocates the fair treatment of seafarers […]

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]]> Seafarers Increasingly Using MLC Against Noncompliant Employers https://seafarersrights.org/seafarers-increasingly-using-mlc-against-noncompliant-employers/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 18:01:47 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14069 An encouraging article in the Nautilus Telegraph this month (April 2016) reports that the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) is being used by an increasing number of seafarers regarding employment issues. Whilst we often just think about the impact of the MLC on crews of larger vessels, it is interesting to see the impact it’s […]

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]]> Welcome to the SRI blog https://seafarersrights.org/welcome-to-the-sri-blog/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:02:49 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14071 Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll be keeping you updated with developments on our work here in the UK and overseas, and our thoughts on the current affairs surrounding seafarers internationally. We’ll be sharing news from our partners, and when appropriate, we will offer comment on issues in the media where we see that […]

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]]> SRI and ITF back new book on plight of fishers https://seafarersrights.org/sri-and-itf-back-new-book-on-plight-of-fishers/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:32:41 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=11827 Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are backing a new book on the plight of fishers that is due for publication on Thursday 30 July.

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]]> SRI and ITF release education videos on Day of the Seafarer https://seafarersrights.org/mlc-videos-on-day-of-the-seafarer/ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:42:55 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=10782 Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are marking the Day of the Seafarer by launching a series of short films to help seafarers understand their rights under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC).

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]]> Joint press release: ITF and SRI chart a course on maritime human rights https://seafarersrights.org/joint-press-release-itf-and-sri-chart-a-course-on-maritime-human-rights/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:30:53 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=10346 The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) report progress being made on the urgent issue of the criminalisation of seafarers. This follows the positive reception from the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) Legal Committee to a paper co-sponsored by the ITF, the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA), the Comité Maritime International […]

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]]> New app from SRI provides a lifeline for Seafarers https://seafarersrights.org/new-app-from-seafarers-rights-international-provides/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:59:13 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=6070 Seafarers facing legal problems can now obtain immediate information concerning their rights, wherever they are in the world, with a new app formally launched today by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) after three months of user testing. Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of SRI said: “Seafarers need tangible support 24/7. There are many good companies and maritime […]

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