ITF applauds MLC detentions
11 September 2013
The ITF today applauded port state control in Can ada an d Denmark an d pointed out how the detentions prove the new convention’s potential.
In Can ada the Lia M was detained, an d in Denmark an tic Carrier
(see www.maritimedenmark.dk/?Id=17137 ) was held. Both were stopped over lack of employment contracts. In the case of the Lia M crew complaints included unpaid wages, a ‘collective bargaining agreement’ that lacked the vessel name, a date or a wage scale; crew with no money, no shampoo, toothpaste or other items; a crew member who had twice been refused access to a doctor;an d crew members having been forced to sign blan k contracts.
(see www.maritimedenmark.dk/?Id=17137 ) was held. Both were stopped over lack of employment contracts. In the case of the Lia M crew complaints included unpaid wages, a ‘collective bargaining agreement’ that lacked the vessel name, a date or a wage scale; crew with no money, no shampoo, toothpaste or other items; a crew member who had twice been refused access to a doctor;
Following the intervention of PSC an d the ITF both vessels are now MLC complian t.
ITF seafarers’ section chair Dave Heindel commented: “It’s great to see the MLC in action. These were serious infringements an d remedial action has been swiftly taken. These detentions should be a wake up call to shipowners who are not complying with the MLC, an d a further reminder to those countries who haven’t yet ratified of why they need to.”
ENDS
For more information contact ITF press officer, Sam Dawson.
Direct line: + 44 (0)20 7940 9260.
Email: dawson_sam@itf.org.uk
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