Every human rights risk specific to maritime shipping set out in this guidance is markedly mitigated and reduced on a ship covered by an ITF Agreement.
There are three main types of ITF Agreement, all approved by the ITF
Shipping is one of the few industries with an international minimum wage.
The ILO sets a minimum monthly wage for able seafarers (certified, low ranking deck crew) through the Joint Maritime Commission, on which the ITF represents seafarers alongside shipowners and governments —
Despite being fundamental rights under ILO Conventions 87 and 98 and reinforced by the Maritime Labour Convention – these rights are
These risks arise when technological change is implemented without adequate safeguards, training or meaningful engagement with workers
The closed nature of ships, combined with prolonged periods at sea and
In practice, seafarers often face significant risks where sanitation standards are substandard, poorly maintained or not accessible. Given that
Seafarers are recruited from a limited number of labour-providing countries, creating hierarchies and dynamics on board ships where nationality, race or ethnicity can determine
There are a range of occupational safety and
The widespread use of Flags of Convenience – where ships are registered in countries other than that of their true ownership to reduce costs and regulatory oversight – undermines accountability
