The implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention in times of crisis

Episode notes

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is considered a model of strong and effective cooperation between seafarers and the global shipping industry, and its implementation is all the more crucial as the high seas continue to face unprecedented pressures and crises. Podcast guests: Max Johns, Former Shipowner, Vice-Chair of the Special Tripartite Committee of the MLC, Professor Maritime at HSBA, Hamburg Carlos Muller, Secretary General of CONTTMAF National Confederation of Workers, Brazil and Chair of the ITF Sustainable Transport Committee Jainal T. Rasul, Undersecretary, Department of Migrant Workers, Philippines Beatriz Vacotto, Head of the Maritime Unit, International Labour Organization