The ILO, ICS, and ITF marked 20 years of the Maritime Labour Convention, renewing calls to strengthen seafarer protections and recognize mariners as essential workers.
Maritime advocates say a new harassment definition under the Safer Seas Act clarifies reporting rules but leaves widespread shipboard psychological abuse outside federal protection.
The International Labour Organization’s Joint Maritime Commission has approved wage increases for seafarers, boosting minimum pay to $715 by 2028. This agreement highlights global efforts to ensure fair treatment and decent work at sea.
