How Can We Ensure Justice for All Seafarers?

Rethinking Labour at Sea: Overcoming Enduring Inequalities

On any given day, millions of seafarers support the tens of thousands of vessels that make up merchant shipping. Yet they labour under dire working conditions — and can be unprotected by decent labour regulations or subject to contradictory and oppressive laws. The outcome, frequently, is actual or apparent discriminatory treatment of maritime labour based on their nationalities, particularly those from the Global South.

Is the maritime labour force a new domain for the old scourge of imperialism? How can we work towards a level playing field for all seafarers irrespective of their nationalities?
How can we ensure that the industry is more inclusive — of both marginalised communities and of women?
How can we frame global conventions, rules and regulations that are just, equitable and sustainable for all nation-states and how do we monitor their implementation?
How do we address the problems of overexploitation and abuse within the international maritime community?

Scene Setting Remarks:
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping, India

Panellists:
Angelos F. Vlachos, Chief Executive Officer, Kavala Port Authority S.A., Greece
Anil Devli, Chief Executive Officer, Indian National Shipowners’ Association, India
Helene Tofte, Executive Director, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Norway
Luisito delos Santos, Director, Planning and Policy, Maritime Industry Authority, Philippines
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping, India

Moderator: Sophie Deyon, Team Lead Policy & Government Engagement, Global Maritime Forum, Denmark

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