seafarer Archives - Seafarers Rights International https://seafarersrights.org/tag/seafarer/ international centre for advancing the legal protection of seafarers Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:19:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 UK showcases country’s world-beating maritime skills https://seafarersrights.org/uk-showcases-countrys-world-beating-maritime-skills/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:19:06 +0000 http://seafarersrights.org/?p=1580 BRITAIN is to extend its tonnage tax regime to include training for ratings as part of a fresh drive to promote the country’s shipping skills and maritime education facilities. The UK will be the first in the world to include ratings in its tonnage tax commitment, Minister of State for Transport John Hayes told industry […]

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]]> Right to complain on shore https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-complain-on-shore/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:24:38 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=725 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to report a complaint alleging a breach of the MLC to an authorised officer in the port at which the ship calls. This is in addition to the right anyone has to complain to the inspecting authority in the ship’s flag country. If […]

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]]> Right to complain on board https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-complain-on-board/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:23:34 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=720 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to an on board complaints procedure to complain about breaches of their rights under the MLC. On board complaint procedures must aim to resolve complaints at the lowest level possible, but seafarers must be able to directly complain to the master, the shipowner […]

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]]> Right to health and safety protection and accident prevention https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-health-and-safety-protection-and-accident-prevention/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:19:05 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=713 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to live and work and train on board in a safe and hygienic environment. Reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent accidents, injuries and diseases on board the ship. There must be a health policy and programme on board the ship, including risk […]

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]]> Right to material assistance following sickness, injury or death https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-material-assistance-following-sickness-injury-or-death/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:18:28 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=711 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘the MLC’): A seafarer has the right to material assistance with respect to the financial consequences of sickness, injury or death occurring between the date of commencing duty and the date upon which he is repatriated. The shipowner must have financial security for compensation in the event of the […]

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]]> Right to medical care on board ship and ashore https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-medical-care-on-board-ship-and-ashore/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:17:56 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=709 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘the MLC’): A seafarer, while working on board, has the right to: adequate health protection; access to prompt and adequate medical care, including essential dental care; and health protection and medical care as comparable as possible to that which is generally available to workers ashore. The medical care on […]

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]]> Right to good quality food and drinking water https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-good-quality-food-and-drinking-water/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:17:14 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=707 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to good quality food and drinking water provided under regulated hygienic conditions. Food and drinking water must be of appropriate quality, nutritional value and quantity, taking into account the requirements of the ship and the differing cultural and religious backgrounds of seafarers on […]

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]]> Right to decent accommodation and recreational facilities on board https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-decent-accommodation-and-recreational-facilities-on-board/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:16:35 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=705 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to safe and decent accommodation and recreational facilities. The MLC sets out detailed and technical requirements concerning matter such as: the size of rooms and other accommodation spaces; heating and ventilation; noise and vibration and other ambient factors; sanitary facilities; lighting; and hospital […]

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]]> Right to career and skill development https://seafarersrights.org/right-to-career-and-skill-development/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:15:40 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=700 Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’): A seafarer has the right to be given opportunities to strengthen his competencies, qualifications and employment opportunities. Governments with seafarers domiciled in their territory should have national policies to promote maritime employment, encourage career and skill development and greater employment opportunities for such seafarers.  There should be opportunities, […]

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]]> Day of the Seafarer 2014: #thankyouseafarers https://seafarersrights.org/day-of-the-seafarer-2014-thankyouseafarers/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:19:56 +0000 http://seafarersrights-over.temp-dns.com/?p=189 IMO Briefing 23/2014, 25 June 2014: June 25th marks the international Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day which provides an opportunity for everyone to show their appreciation, through social media, for the world’s 1.5 million seafarers who face hardship and danger every day to keep the global economy afloat. Long hours of […]

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