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  #1-1-234 | 2020-07 | Adrian Mihălcioiu

  SLN

  Seafarers are at the end of their powers

   The world is dangerously close to a shipping crisis if urgent action is not taken. The borders of the states will remain closed for a while, the regular flights will not fly for a long time and the governments of the countries still do not seem to pay attention to the vital sector of the World Economy. Every day, almost 1 million sailors are on duty on the seas and oceans of the world. The governments of the world with…

  

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  #1-3-235 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  What is ITF Seafarers?

  The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognized as the world's leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve working lives, connecting trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. ITF organizations are the voice for 18.5 million working men and women across the world. The ITF was founded in 1896 in London by European seafarers' and dockers' union leaders who realized the…

  

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  #1-3-236 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  ITF Inspectorate securing seafarer's owed wages

   About the Inspectorate The ITF has a network of around 130 Inspectors, based in ports all over the world. ITF Inspectors are union officials who are either full time or part time working on issues concerning the ITF FOC Campaign. Many ITF Inspectors are former seafarers or dock workers. Their job is to inspect ships calling in their ports, to ensure the seafarers/union members have decent pay, working conditions and living conditions on board. They conduct routine inspections and also…

  

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  #1-3-237 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  COVID - 19

  Why is Covid-19 so dangerous? It is very different from, and more serious than, the seasonal influenza outbreaks that happen every year for several reasons. Firstly, it can take up to 14 days for people to display symptoms, rather than two days for influenza. This means that people can be spreading the virus for two weeks without knowing. Furthermore, coronavirus is easily spread when people cough out small droplets, packed with the virus, that other people then take in…

  

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  #1-3-238 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Abandoned seafarers: victims of modern slavery?

  Say to a shipowner that their failure to pay wages and provide proper provisions for a vessel is tantamount to modern slavery and they will howl in indignation. In a recent exchange, a certain shipowner responsible for abandoning several crews stated ‘we strongly refute the word “slavery” which has been abolished in the 21st century and modern age that we live in today’. Not everyone would agree. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that 40.3 million people were in modern…

  

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  #1-2-239 | 2020-07 | ETF

  ETF

  ETF. Priorities & Activities

  Our Priorities The fundamental goal of the ETF maritime transport section is to contribute to a strong European maritime transport industry. That vision underpins our priorities for 2017-2021. A strong, sustainable maritime sector means an industry without social dumping and unfair competition, with decent and safe employment, high-quality training and certification standards, and with an enabling environment for the recruitment and retention of European seafarers including a greater participation of female and young seafarers. With this vision in mind,…

  

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  #1-5-240 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers' Trust

  ITF Seafarers' Trust

  About ITF Seafarers' Trust

  About The Seafarers’ Trust, a UK charity established in 1981, funds programmes that advance the wellbeing of maritime workers, seafarers and their families. We are funded by the Trust’s own capital funds, and by the investment income of the Welfare Fund at the International Transport Workers Federation, a global federation of transport workers’ unions with over 4.6 million worker members. The Seafarers’ Trust vision is to be the leader in promoting and improving the wellbeing of seafarers worldwide. We envisage…

  

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  #1-6-241 | 2020-07 | ILO

  ILO

  ILO Presentation

  What is ILO? The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of its 183 member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world. Decent work is captured in four strategic objectives: (1) fundamental principles and rights at work and international labour standards; (2) employment, sustainable enterprises and income opportunities; (3) social protection; (4) social dialogue and tripartite consultations. What does ILO - Brussels do? The ILO Office for…

  

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  #1-6-242 | 2020-07 | ILO

  ILO

  Basic Rights Under ILO

  Key International Labour Standards The ILO sets international labour standards through key international agreements. The eight ‘core’ ILO Conventions cover the fundamental rights expressed also in the Declaration. These Conventions cover: • Forced labour • Freedom of association and protection of the right to organise • Right to organise and collective bargaining • Equal remuneration • Abolition of forced labour • Discrimination (employment and occupation) • Minimum age • Elimination of the worst forms of child labour Declaration on…

  

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  #1-4-243 | 2020-07 | ISWAN

  ISWAN

  ISWAN Presentation

   Seafarers bring us 95% of the things we use every day and take care of us when we travel by sea, but their lives are often tough. They experience long periods away from family and friends with limited or no communication, fast turnaround of ships in ports with severely restricted shore leave, reduced crew numbers and increased workloads. Welfare services and facilities both on board and ashore can be a lifeline for seafarers. Our free, 24-hour, multilingual helpline, SeafarerHelp, is…

  

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  #1-19-244 | 2020-07 | SeafarerHelp

  SeafarerHelp

  SeafarerHelp Description

  We are here to help seafarers of any nationality, religion, gender or sexuality whatever their problem, where ever they are in the world. Talking to us is easy because we speak a wide range of languages and can be contacted via: Email / Live Chat / Phone (call back option) / Facebook / SMS Text number / Skype / WhatsApp / Viber. We treat every contact confidentially and will do our best…

  

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  #1-3-245 | 2020-07 | International Chamber Of Shipping

  ITF Seafarers

  Poster COVID-19

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  #1-19-246 | 2020-07 | SeafarerHelp

  SeafarerHelp

  ISWAN seafarer helpline cases triple amid COVID-19

   In April 2020 alone, ISWAN's 24-hour helpline SeafarerHelp handled over 600 new cases – more than triple the number in the same month last year. Many of these cases involve seafarers experiencing issues as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, up to 1 May 2020, the helpline has recorded over 470 COVID-19 - related cases affecting more than 7,000 seafarers. So far, the most common COVID-19 - related problem reported by seafarers to SeafarerHelp is difficulty with repatriation.…

  

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  #1-3-247 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Coronavirus update and advice

  The ITF is closely following all advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding the current outbreak which originated in Wuhan city, a makor domestic and international transport hub. We call on all governments and transport companies to implement all measures available to them to limit the risk of transmission of the deadly coronavirus to transport workers globally. This is particularly important for airline, border, cruise workers, seafarers and port workers who are in the frontline of the outbreak. WHO…

  

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  #1-29-248 | 2020-07 | Valentin Dumitru

  Seamen's Club

  Seamen's Club Constanța, România

  Dear Seafarers, Constanța Seamen's Club is happy to have a large free port, where a lot of foreign ships come in and a large number of seafarers visit the city. We are proud to have a Seamen's Club just above the port, opened in 2003, updated and ready to answer to all seamen requirements. After a long, stressful period on the sea, a warm, friendly atmosphere is exactly what a seafarer needs. Seamen's Club offers you many possibilities to relax…

  

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  #1-31-249 | 2020-07 | Andreas Alexandrakis

  Istorie navală

  The "Cimbria" Disaster. The Story of the "German Titanic"

  Until the “Titanic” sank in 1912, the tragedy of the Hapag steamship “Cimbria” was regarded as the largest civilian maritime disaster of all time. To this day, the catastrophe remains the biggest civilian maritime drama in German waters. The collision made headlines across the world. The story of the iron screw steamship that sank off the North Sea island of Borkum began 150 years ago. The “Cimbria,” launched on January 21, 1867, set sail from Hamburg on April 13 for…

  

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  #1-29-250 | 2020-07 | Valentin Dumitru

  Seamen's Club

  LIFE International - Seafarers Center - Agigea

  Life International Seafarers Center is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, with a humanitarian and social profile, being independent from any political organization. Life International Seafarers Center is dedicated to serve all the seafarers of whatever race, colour, religion, faith, as well as the welfare of their families. The organization will offer moral, spiritual and material support to those seafarers that are confronted with difficult situations. It will also offer counseling and direction to seafarers and their families. Some of the services…

  

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  #1-3-251 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Cadets are not cheap labors

  We all know that there are still companies out there that exploit cadets as cheap labors on board. Since profit generation is much more important to some than humanitarian concerns, paying for a 1000 USD monthly wage for the service of an ordinary seaman is not economically viable than hiring a “cadet” for a 300 USD monthly allowance. Rationally right? Yes, but morally wrong. Cadets are not put on board to do the work of an OS, AB or oiler…

  

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  #1-3-252 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Flag states must protect seafarers and passenger's health during coronavirus crisis

  The impact of rapid and worldwide spread of Covid-19 throughout the maritime industry, in particular the cruise ship industry, has made global headlines since the outbreak of the global pandemic. The Diamond Princess was quarantined at the Port of Yokohama in Japan in February, dominating international coverage. Last week the Grand Princess was generating headlines after it was refused permission to dock in California amid speculation that some passengers and crew had tested positive for Covid-19. This week the coronavirus…

  

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  #1-34-253 | 2020-07 | Splash

  Tendințe

  Five Top Names in shipmanagement discuss the future of the industry post-coronavirus

  Today marks a shipmanagement special in the ongoing Maritime CEO Leader Series powered by Ocean Technologies Group https://oceantechnologiesgroup.com featuring five of the most famous names within the sector. The interviews show contrasting views with how international bodies have handled the current pandemic and also feature a call by one manager with nearly 400 ships on his books to relook at the issue of crew benefits. The video starts out with Kuba Szymanski, secretary general of InterManager, who sets the scene…

  

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  #1-3-254 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  How do you get ITF/SLN help?

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  #1-3-255 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Poster: Are you at risk of being abandoned?

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  #1-2-256 | 2020-07 | ETF

  ETF

  COVID-19: Seafarers' unions secure workers' repatriation

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  #1-4-257 | 2020-07 | ISWAN

  ISWAN

  Poster ISWAN: Job-seeking seafarers, be aware!

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  #1-3-258 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Before accepting a Contract of Employment

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  #1-6-259 | 2020-07 | ILO

  ILO

  Seafarers and fishers: Providing vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic

  The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented situation worldwide. To slow the spread of the disease and lessen its impact, governments around the globe have restricted travel and closed borders. Numerous ports and airports have shut, ships denied entry and planes grounded. About 90 per cent of global trade is moved by maritime transport thanks to the work of the world's two million seafarers. In addition, commercial fishing is a major source of the world's food. Many seafarers are…

  

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  #1-3-260 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  Seafarers - make the ITF your daily port of call for information and advice

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  #1-3-261 | 2020-07 | ITF Seafarers

  ITF Seafarers

  The ITF FOC Campaign in numbers (2019)

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