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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. Maritime Jurisdiction and Universality of Seafarers' Rights

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Lydia Sharp-White; [2012]
   Keywords : Maritime Labour Convention; International Labour Organization; Seafarers Identity Documents; Jurisdiction; Law and Political Science;

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5. 4. 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

6. 5. The seafarer´s rights and P&I coverage on the crew in the UK

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Jose Manuel Correro Martin; [2011]
   Keywords : maritime law; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In this thesis different topics will be explained, with the common denominator that all of them are related to the seafarers rights and the extend of the cover on the crew of the P&I Clubs in every case. In order to have a comprehensive view of the relation between the seafarer’s rights and the P&I Clubs cover on the crew, the following topics will be addressed: • The origins of the P&I Clubs, how they work and the scope of their cover and the International Group of the P&I Clubs • The Common Law liability and negligence in the UK; the contractual law and P&I Cover on the crew. READ MORE