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1. 1. Enforcing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 : A study of the early results of implementation and enforcement of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Sjöfartshögskolan (SJÖ)

   Author : Carl Anton Meitmann; [2016]
   Keywords : MLC 2006; Maritime Labour Convention; Enforcement; Implementation; Shipping; Labour; Port State; Flag State;

   Abstract : The objectives of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (hereafter: MLC 2006) have long been familiar to many states, but for some it has brought with it increased expectations in improving working conditions for seafarers. This study aims to analyse the early figures provided by Paris Memorandum of Understanding’s (hereafter: Paris MoU) on the number of deficiencies and detentions in before and after the implementation of the MLC 2006, as well as the ILO Committee of Experts 2014 Report, which marks the first full year of MLC 2006 compliance in the first ratifying states. READ MORE

3. 2. The Maritime Labour Convention 2006: A Frozen Revolution in the Realisation of Social Justice for Seafarers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Lloyd Cameron; [2013]
   Keywords : Law; Labour Law; Human Rights; Social Justice; Maritime Labour Convention.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Realising social justice has been one of the central goals of the International Labour Organisation since its inception. Yet today the unique environment and dangers associated with working at sea make the world’s 1. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of Somali Piracy on Seafarers' Rights: A Cross-Disciplinary Assessment

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Aysun Yücel; [2012]
   Keywords : seafarers; seamen; human; labour; rights; Somali; Somalia; piracy; armed robbery; maritime; violence; ships; vessels; liability; enforcement; MLC; convention; CMI; model; national; law; open; flag; registry; human rights; maritime law; criminal law; international; regional; jurisdiction; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Background: Somali piracy and armed robbery against ships remain to be one of the major global concerns today. Since 2007, over 1,500 piracy and piratical attacks were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. These figures were gradually increased over the years, along with the degree of maritime violence. READ MORE

5. 4. Land use/ land cover change detection and quantification : a case study in eastern Sudan

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Yasar Arfat; [2010]
   Keywords : geography; physical geography; land use land cover changes; landsat MSS; TM and ETM ; Sudan; Gadarif; remote sensing; ISODATA; maximum likelihood classifier; post classification change detection; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Remote sensing with high temporal resolution images has become a very strong tool for monitoring the Land use/Land cover (LULC) changes. Sudan has long been experiencing intense LULC changes. These LULC changes have resulted in widespread land degradation. READ MORE

6. 5. High Resolution Satellite Data for MappingLanduse/Land-cover in the Rural-Urban Fringeof the Greater Toronto Area

   University essay from KTH/Geodesi och satellitpositionering

   Author : Maria Irene Rangel Luna; [2006]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Landuse and land-cover classification from high resolution imagery has been seen as challenging by theremote sensing society. The high variability from pixel to pixel makes the use of pixel-based classifiersobsolete. READ MORE