Buch, Englisch, Band 75, 184 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 277 g
Buch, Englisch, Band 75, 184 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 277 g
Reihe: Bulletin of Comparative Labour Relations
ISBN: 978-90-411-3349-6
Verlag: Wolters Kluwer
This bulletin examines in detail the structure of the shipping industry, focusing on problems concerning the working and living conditions of seafarers on board merchant ships serving the global sea transport system. Exploring all levels of maritime policymaking on a global and European level, the author analyses seafarers’ rights in the light of international enforcement mechanisms and particularly in the light of the recent ILO Maritime Labour Convention. He also considers relevant case law, as well as advisory opinions and policy statements from various pertinent agencies, especially in the EU context.
Among the issues raised and discussed in depth in relation to their effect on seafarers’ labour standards are the following:
• ship manning companies;
• illicit crewing agencies;
• flags of convenience;
• hours of work and rest;
• wages;
• occupational health and safety;
• accommodation, food, water, and catering;
• recreational facilities;
• filing of grievance; and
• port controls.
The author shows that, expansion and progress of the maritime industry notwithstanding, there is a great need for effective enforcement mechanisms in this area. This is the first detailed analysis to connect the working and living conditions of seafarers with international, supranational, and national maritime legislation. A giant step towards establishing a global monitoring system to enforce international maritime conventions regarding seafarers’ labour standards, it is sure to make an important contribution to both international labour and employment law and the law of the sea.
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Fachgebiete
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Transport- und Verkehrswirtschaft
- Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales See-, Luft- und Weltraumrecht
- Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Handels-, Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsrecht