IMO Secretary-General welcomes Maritime Labour Convention

摘要

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has welcomed the entry into force on 20 August 2013 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a sister UN agency to IMO. "The entry into force of the MLC convention marks significant progress in the recognition of seafarers' roles and the need to safeguard their well-being and their working conditions. This is a truly important landmark for seafarers; and for shipping, on which the global economy relies," Mr Sekimizu said. The MLC treaty aims to achieve decent work for the world's seafarers and secure economic interests in fair competition for quality shipowners.