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IMO Secy.-Gen. Welcomes Maritime Labour Convention

The new Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) that was adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) just took effect and was welcomed by International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu Aug. 20. He said the convention "marks significant progress in the…

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recognition of seafarers' roles and the need to safeguard their well-being and their working conditions." The treaty has been ratified by 48 countries.