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Maritime Labour Convention the ITF perspective

Maritime Labour Convention the ITF perspective. Jon Whitlow, Secretary ITF Seafarers’ Section. The Maritime Labour Convention. The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 has two primary purposes:. To ensure “decent work” for seafarers; To establish a “level-playing field” – fairer competition;.

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Maritime Labour Convention the ITF perspective

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  1. Maritime Labour Conventionthe ITF perspective Jon Whitlow, Secretary ITF Seafarers’ Section

  2. The Maritime Labour Convention • The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 has two primary purposes: To ensure “decent work” for seafarers; To establish a “level-playing field” – fairer competition;

  3. Key Outcomes for ITF • A “seafarers bill of rights”. • Comprehensive flag and port State control. • Maritime labour certificate and declaration of maritime labour compliance. • No more favourable treatment. • Wide definition of a seafarer. • Simplified amendment process. • Establishment of special tripartite committee – monitoring and amendment role.

  4. Outcomes • The MLC can improve the living and working conditions of seafarers. • It provides an important tool for ITF inspectors and ITF affiliates. • Seafarers will need to be made aware of their rights. • The MLC and the ILO Committee will provide a forum to challenge flag States. • The MLC provides a tool to change the status quo.

  5. Key Issues for the ITF • Establish enforceable minimum labour standards for seafarers. • Maintain principles in existing ILO Conventions. • Definition of seafarers. • Protect seafarers fundamental rights – Articles III and IV. • Inclusion of social security protection. • Real enforcement and real control.

  6. Important Definitions for the ITF • Seafarer • Ship • Shipowner • Competent authority • Seafarers’ employment agreement • Seafarer recruitment and placement service

  7. Welfare of seafarers • Title 4 is quite important for ITF • Medical care on board ship and ashore • Shipowners’ liability • Health and safety protection and accident prevention • Access to shore-based welfare facilities • Social security

  8. ITF activities • MLC corner is being developed on www.itfseafarers.org • A Seafarers’ Bill of Rights ( An ITF Guide for Seafarers to the ILO MLC,2006) • Fact sheets (printed and be available online) • Cruise ships policy ( developed and amended in line with the MLC) • Participation in ILO promotion seminars • ITF actively lobbying and working with other stakeholders like IACS and Paris MOU

  9. ITF activities • ITF Inspectors initial familiarisation (WWIS Istanbul June 2009) • more detailed training course developed for ITF inspectors ( training to trainers – 4th quarter 2010) • Regional and sub regional seminars planned for all ITF inspectors – 2011-2012 • Training modules of different length for affiliates • Assisting affiliates through advice and training on request

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