The Global Seafarer

Living and Working Conditions in a Globalized Industry

Author:

International Labour Office (ILO)

This volume offers a systematic account of the effects of globalisation on the shipping industry and seafarers' lives.

The seafarers' labour market is changing rapidly and this study discusses the challenges encountered in recruitment practices, trade unions and collective bargaining, as well as training, certification and fraudulent certification.

Key features:

• wages, contracts, and tours of duty are also investigated

• includes in-depth treatment of seafarer safety and hazard exposure

• examines current and future issues for regulation and enforcement

Extent	200 pages	ISBN	9789221127130
Size	160 x 240	Price	£14.95
Binding	Paperback	Published	29 Jun 2004
Availability	Available to order: 2 – 3 weeks	Delivery	Delivery options and charges

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