The Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Convention, 1996 is an International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention established in 1996 to set international standards for the recruitment and placement of seafarers.
Background
The convention was adopted with the preamble stating:
Recalling the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982, on 16 November 1994, and having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the revision of the Placing of Seamen Convention, 1920…
It was designed to modernize earlier provisions relating to the employment, recruitment, and placement of seafarers, ensuring fair treatment and adequate protection for maritime workers.
Ratifications
- As of 2022, the convention had been ratified by 10 states.
- However, all 10 states later denounced the convention, leading to its lack of current enforceability.
Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Convention and COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILO: - Called on governments to adopt urgent measures in the interests of seafarers. - Recommended minimizing the risk of COVID-19 infection among maritime workers. - Coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and World Health Organization (WHO) to develop unified strategies for preventing virus spread among seafarers and maintaining maritime operations.
See Also
- International Labour Organization(#)
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982(#)
- Placing of Seamen Convention, 1920(#)
External Links
References:
- International Labour Organization, "Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Convention, 1996" – Official documents and ratification status.