Essays about: "thesis on seafarers problems"

Found 5 essays containing the words thesis on seafarers problems.

1. 1. Legal Aspects of Port State Control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Kulchytskyy; [2013]
   Keywords : contract of affreightment; flag state control; recognised organisations; flag state implementation; port access; ship’s nationality; port state jurisdiction; seafarers’ right; protection of marine environment; shipping safety; port state control; international law; Maritime law; marine insurance; undue detention; time charter parties; off-hire clause; UNCLOS; SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; MLC; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Port state control plays a central role in maritime safety and protection of marine environment and it becomes more significant in protection of seafarers’ rights. This thesis integrates discussion and consideration of different legal aspect of PSC in order to present a comprehensive view on it. 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. The Importance of Solving Legal Problems Regarding Wrecks - Risks Posed by Dangerous Wrecks in Swedish Waters

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Katarina Kepplerus; [2010]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Transporträtt; Sjörätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis discusses legal problems in relation to shipwrecks, with focus on dangerous and abandoned wrecks, and takes a de lege ferenda perspective on regulations regarding wreck liability, responsibility for wreck removal and prevention of pollution on the marine environment. Abandoned wrecks may obstruct navigation and pose hazard to the marine environment. READ MORE

6. 5. Health related quality of life among seamen-focus on Lithuanian seamen

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för hälsa

   Author : Regina Malakauskiene; [2006]
   Keywords : seamen; fishermen; seafarers; health; QOL;

   Abstract : Seamen are an exceptional category of people, because they spend most part of their lives being at sea. They are affected by environmental risk factors in everyday activities. The total majority of seamen lives and works in conditions that are extremely harmful to their health. READ MORE