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News Press Release 16 April 2025

Agreement reached on new global minimum wage for seafarers

  • The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) both welcomed the introduction of a new minimum wage, following negotiations in Geneva.
  • These increases reaffirm the commitment of the global maritime industry to decent work and sustainab
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Factsheet

Double Bookkeeping

Double bookkeeping is an unlawful accounting system in which seafarers are forced to sign two different sets of contracts and/or wage accounts.

 

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