THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) welcomed the adoption of the first-ever resolution on seafarers introduced and adopted during the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
THE Maritime Industry Authority welcomed the adoption of the first-ever resolution on seafarers introduced and adopted during the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.The resolution, introduced and approved between June 18, 2024 and July 12, 2024, acknowledges the formidable challenges that seafarers face at sea, jeopardizing their human rights, safety, and well-being as they carry out their duties under often dangerous conditions.
The resolution underscores the critical necessity of ensuring safe and decent living and working conditions for seafarers worldwide. It calls for enhanced collaboration among states, shipowners' and seafarers' representatives, international bodies such as the International Labor Organization and the International Maritime Organization, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. This unified effort aims to safeguard and uphold the rights and dignity of all seafarers globally.
Resolution Promoting Seafarers' Rights Lauded
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