• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• v.1
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• pp.75-80
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• 2006

ILO has contributed for seafarers to promote conditions of employment and decent work through maritime labour standards. Between 1920 and 1996, a total of 39 Conventions and 29 Recommendations concerning seafarers have been adopted, which demonstrates the import part of ILO activities devoted to seafarers' questions. But many instruments were outdated, deficient and not reflective of modern practice, many contained technical detail which discouraged ratification. the Governing Body of ILO, at its 262nd Session(March-April 1995), decided to set up a Working Party regarding the revision of maritime labour standards. This Working Party initiated its examination of maritime instruments to 273rd Session(November 1998) of the Governing Body. The review made by the Working Party has concluded that existing maritime Conventions were considered either up to date or were identified for promotion, most of which were approved by the Governing Body. Therefore, ILO started to create a single, coherent instrument embodying as far as possible all up-to-date standards of existing maritime labour convention. The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has been adopted in February 2006. This paper aims to analyze the significance of this convention and the influence regarding to maritime labour affairs in the field of shipping industry.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.31 no.1 s.117
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• pp.115-119
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• 2007

ILO has contributed for seafarers to promote conditions of employment and decent work through maritime labour standards. Between 1920 and 1996, a total of 39 Conventions and 29 Recommendations concerning seafarers have been adopted, which demonstrates the important part of ILO activities devoted to seafarers' questions. But many instruments were outdated, deficient and not reflective of modern practice, many contained technical detail which discouraged ratification. The Governing Body of ILO, at its 262nd Session(March-April 1995), decided to set up a Working Party regarding the revision of maritime labour standards. This Working Party initiated its examination of maritime instruments to 273rd Session(November 1998) of the Governing Body. The review made by the Working Party has concluded that existing maritime Conventions were considered either up to date or were identified for promotion, most of which were approved by the Governing Body. Therefore, ILO started to create a single, coherent instrument embodying as far as possible all up-to-date standards of existing maritime labour conventions. The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 was adopted in February 2006. This paper aims to analyze the significance of this Convention and the influence regarding to maritime labour affairs in the field of shipping industry.

• Proceedings of KOSOMES biannual meeting
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.153-157
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• 2006

The General Conference of International Labour Organization adopted the Maritime Labour Convention on 23 February 2006 in Geneva, Swiss and it is. composed of four structures of Preamble and Articles, Regulations, Code A and Code B. According, in the preparation of future enforcement, amendments to the Seamen Act, etc. and relevant regulations are needed and regarding issue of the Maritime Labour Certificate and preparation of The Declaration of Labour Compliance, relevant law and regulation for Recognized Organization and training for related persons, etc. should be established.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.79-81
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• 2015

해사노동협약이 2013년 8월 20일부로 발효되었다. 해사노동협약의 여러 규정들 중에 최소휴식시간 규정은 선원의 근로조건과 직결되는 사항이기도 하며 선주의 비용적 측면에서도 중요한 사항이다. 본 연구에서는 국내에서 최소휴식시간 규정이 어떻게 적용되고 있는지를 실제 선박에 승선하고 있는 선원들을 대상으로 설문을 시행하여 208명의 응답을 분석하였다. 응답자의 80% 이상이 국제항해에 종사하는 선원이었으며 설문결과 73% 이상의 선원이 해사노동협약에 대한 이해도를 어느 정도 가지고 있었다. 그러나 70% 정도의 응답자가 최소휴식시간 규정이 준수되지 않고 있다고 응답하였으며 그러한 이유로 바쁜 선박일정과 이로인하 과도한 업무부하를 지적하였다. 그럼에도 응답자의 90% 이상이 최소휴식시간규정 미 준수에 대한 보상은 거의 이루어지고 있지 않다고 응답고 근무시간도 실제로 작성하기 보다는 관련 검사를 통과하기 위해서 실제와는 다르게 축소하여 작성하는 경우가 90% 이상 이었다. 이러한 문제점들에 대한 해결하는 방법으로 해사노동협약에서 언급하고 있는 선원불만 고충처리 제도를 활용한 경우는 4%에 불과 했다. 전체적으로 국내 선원들은 최소휴식시간과 관련된 규정과 이의 적용에 대해서 매우 부정적인 생각을 가지고 있는 상황이었고 선원들은 이에 대한 해결 방안으로 승무정원 증가, 선원노조의 충실한 역할, 선주의 인식 변화 등을 제시하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.28 no.7
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• pp.1191-1200
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• 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic can be deemed one of the greatest hardships faced by mankind in the 21st century. All industries have been severely affected and workers are still experiencing deep difficulties due to the changed working and living environment. Seafarers have been recognized by the international community as key workers since the pandemic began. They are also working internationally to establish a Level Playing Field through the protection of their rights through the Seafarers' Employment Agreement and the implementation of international labour standards. However, despite the obligations under international conventions to be implemented by State parties and the recommendations by international organizations, the rights of seafarers under the Maritime Labour Convention were violated were violated and their occupational safety and health of seafarers were further threatened throughout the pandemic. This article analyzes the impact of the international shipping industry and the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention based on each country's measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the amendments of the Maritime Labour Convention adopted through the fourth Special Tripartite Committee were analyzed based on the conference documents and reports to comprehend the implied meaning. The adopted eight amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention are expected to positively affect the seafarers' rights, safety and health in the future, but the international community's efforts should continue because the issues of maximum working hours, maximum service period on board, and the repatriation of seafarers still remain unsettled.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.18-26
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• 2019

The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, (MLC) aimed to ensure decent working conditions for seafarers and entered into force on August 20, 2013. It was considered as the fourth pillar in the maritime sector. This paper evaluates how the MLC has been implemented in the field and what issues were addressed in the shipping industry. To achieve this, statistical analysis was conducted using inspection data of Port State Control (PSC) carried out by the Paris MOU and the Tokyo MOU during 2010-2012 and 2014-2016 for deficiencies under the MLC and International Labour Organization (ILO) No. 147 Convention. This study compared pre-2013 and post-2013 deficiency data according to ship's age, size (gross tonnage) and type. The results showed that, although the deficiencies reported by the Tokyo MOU during 2014-2016 were nearly double those from 2010-2012, the deficiency share against total deficiencies for the Tokyo MOU remained two thirds of those for the Paris MOU. This study suggests that the Tokyo MOU should strengthen its inspection efforts on MLC and ILO should provide clear references, such as guidelines and a unified interpretation for national discretions under the MLC for the purpose of harmonized PSC inspections. Additionally, it would be desirable to consolidate the deficiency coding system for the MLC by deleting the codes for the ILO No. 147 Convention, which was incorporated into the MLC. It would also be beneficial to add new deficiency codes for social security, including seafarers' leave and repatriation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2007.12a
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• pp.43-45
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• 2007

The International Labour Organization adopted the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 on 23 February 2006. This convention contains the regulation about social security for seafarers in the Tittle 4. For the purpose of ratifying this Convention in our country, it is necessary to examine the domestic law and regulation concerned whether it fulfills or not the required conditions of the Convention Therefore, this paper aims to find the difference between the domestic law and the convention, also suggest the way to solve the problems.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.237-244
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• 2008

The General Conference of International Labour Organization adopted the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 which created a single, coherent instrument embodying as far as possible all up-to-date standards of existing international maritime Conventions and Recommendations in its Ninety-fourth session on 23 February 2006. This Convention prescribes the social security for seafarers in the Regulation 4.5 in the Title 4. Regulation 4.1-Medical care on board ship and ashore and Regulation 4.2-Shipowner's liability are related to social security for seafarers. For the purpose of ratifying this Convention in our country, first of all, it is necessary to review the domestic laws and regulations concerned whether they fulfill or not the requirements of the Convention and have to make preparation insufficient sections. Therefore, this paper aims to find out different regulations between the domestic law and the Convention, as to be able to accept the requirements regarding the social security of the Convention, also suggest the solution on problems derived in this process.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2020.11a
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• pp.6-7
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• 2020

선원의 직무상 재해율은 일반 산업 재해율 보다 12.6배(2018년 기준)높게 유지되고 있다. 이는 일반 산업재해와 선원의 재해 예방을 위한 근거법이 산업안전보건법과 선원법으로 이원화 되어 있고, 이에 따라 재해예방을 위한 제도가 달리 이행되고 있음이 하나의 요인으로 작용한다. 이에 선원법에 명시된 선내안전보건 관련 규정과 산업안전보건법 및 해사노동협약에서 요구하는 재해예방을 위한 규정을 비교분석하여 선원의 재해예방 방안으로 선내안전보건 관련 인명사고 통계 구축 방안에 필요한 시사점을 도출하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Marine Engineers Conference
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• 2005.11a
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• pp.102-105
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• 2005

Between 1920 and 1996, a total of 39 Conventions, 29 Recommendations and one Protocol were adopted by the International Labour conference. But Many ILO Instruments were outdated, deficient and not reflective of modern practice, many contained technical detail which discouraged ratification and were thus ineffective. However, many issues which had become relevant were not covered by existing instruments. Therefore, the Governing Body of ILO, at its 262nd Session(March-April 1995), decided to set up a Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards. It was decided that the Working Party would examine the need for revision of all maritime Conventions and Recommendations adopted before 1985 with a view to rejuvenating and strengthening the standard-setting system. The Working Party initiated its examination of maritime instruments during 273rd Session(November 1998) of the Governing Body. The review made by the Working Party has concluded that of the maritime Conventions examined, seven of them are obsolete and should be revised, 13 should be denounced and six were considered either up to date or were identified for promotion, most of which were approved by the Governing Body. The consolidated maritime labour convention will be adopted in February 2006.