SRI Archives - Seafarers Rights International https://seafarersrights.org/tag/sri/ international centre for advancing the legal protection of seafarers Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:22:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 MLC abandonment provisions coming into force: ITF comment https://seafarersrights.org/mlc-abandonment-provisions-coming-into-force-itf-comment/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:13:49 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14561 The ITF (International Transport Workers is giving a warm welcome to the major new Maritime Labour Convention provisions on crew abandonment that come into force tomorrow. ITF president Paddy Crumlin said: “From tomorrow the mechanisms will be in place for a huge change that will finally treat the running sore of crew abandonment. At last […]

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]]> The Importance of Day of the Seafarer, 2016 https://seafarersrights.org/the-importance-of-day-of-the-seafarer-2016/ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:11:51 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14133 This year’s Day of the Seafarer campaign, lead by the IMO, is one that particularly resonates with of all of us who work at Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI). On June 25th, 2016, the ‘At Sea for All’ message will be shared and acknowledged throughout the world to recognize the importance of all those who work […]

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]]> 46 Million People Enslaved Worldwide https://seafarersrights.org/46-million-people-enslaved-worldwide/ Mon, 23 May 2016 10:07:32 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14121 Slavery at sea is an area of research Seafarers’ Rights International has particular interest in, and so it was interesting to read the new report issued by the Walk Free Foundation today on the global state of slavery. Their 2016 Global Slavery Index documented that nearly 46 million people are now enslaved throughout the world. […]

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]]> Pushing Seafarers Too Far on North Sea Oil Rigs https://seafarersrights.org/pushing-seafarers-too-far-on-north-sea-oil-rigs/ Mon, 02 May 2016 14:07:36 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14078 As the seafarers on Wood Group’s oil rig prepare to strike in response to increased redundancies, we take a look at how loyal workers are suffering as a result of industry pressures, and what can be done about it. As an organisation solely concerned with the rights of seafarers, Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) supports the […]

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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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]]> Will the Panama Papers Leak be the Catalyst for Change for Seafarers? https://seafarersrights.org/will-the-panama-papers-leak-be-the-catalyst-for-change-for-seafarers/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:42:43 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=14061 When the news broke on April 3, 2016 about the leak of 11.5m files that exposed how the rich, including government leaders and companies, are taking advantage of offshore tax havens, the world has been watching the Panama Papers scandal to see if these new revelations will be a catalyst for much-needed change. As supporters […]

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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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