Labour Inspection (Seafarers) Convention, 1996 is an

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Convention. It was established in 1996, with the preamble stating:

Ratifications

As of 2022, 15 states have ratified the convention. However, fourteen of ratifying states have subsequently denounced it.

Marine labour issues on COVID-19

The strategy of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the

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(WHO) had been coordinated to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the aim of the ILO Memorandum. Seafarers and shipowners were supported by both the

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and the International Transport Workers' Federation. The International Maritime Chamber has assisted in issuing a 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers' while the International Transport Workers' Federation has issued the 'COVID-19 advice to ships and seafarers.' According to the 2006 MLC, derogations, exemptions or other clauses are possible. Governments are provided with a flexible interpretation of the convention. Decisions are taken in consultation with shipowners' and seafarers' organizations, taking into account all the factors proposed by the government concerned to the office. Some external circumstances can make it difficult to implement the obligations laid down in Labour Inspection (Seafarers) Convention, 1996.

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International Labour Organization conventions Treaties concluded in 1996 Treaties entered into force in 2000 Treaties of Albania Treaties of Brazil Treaties of Fiji Treaties of Ireland Treaties of Nigeria Treaties of Peru Treaties of the United Kingdom Treaties extended to the Isle of Man Admiralty law treaties 1996 in labor relations {{Treaty-stub