The impact of the Maritime Labor Convention on seafarers’ working and living conditions: an analysis of port state control statistics

The impact of the Maritime Labor Convention on seafarers’ working and living conditions: an analysis of port state control statistics

Abstract Background The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC2006) entered into force in August 2013 and is a milestone for better working and living conditions (WLC) for seafarers. As of March 2020, 96 countries have ratified the MLC2006, covering more than 90% of the world’s shipping fleet. A syst...

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Main Authors: Marina Liselotte Fotteler, Despena Andrioti Bygvraa, Olaf Chresten Jensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Maritime labour convention
MLC2006
Port state control
Memoranda of understanding
Seafaring
Working conditions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09682-6

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