In addition to economic conditions, improving living conditions in the fishing fleet is one of the levers that should help fill the generation gap in the industry. Most of those who adhere to the maritime regime, Galicia They’re on the verge of 50 years, so – with the exception of groups like shellfish for now – they’re close to retirement.. And many of the young graduates shy away from commerce, attracted by jobs in areas of activity such as onshore or offshore. It is a problem that the sector tries to find a solution by building new units and reforms, and the World Labor Organization (ILO) affiliated to the United Nations presents its own guidelines. And collectively, at the fourth meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labor Convention, drawn up in 2006. The approved changes include allowing shipowners to feed and drink their crews at no cost, as well as provide access to ships. Internet.
Managements, unions and companies from the sector are included in this committee. It will be this June, during the International Labor Conference, where they must be definitively adopted. In particular, the recommendation reached reveals the following in terms of food: “Given the number of seafarers on board, their religious requirements and cultural practices regarding food, and the duration and nature of the voyage, The supply of food and drinking water should be sufficient in terms of quantity, nutritional value, quality and diversity and should be free for the duration of the contract.”.
In the original statement, this free food is not established. In fleets like Gran Sol, sailors have to pay a share for the meal, but not at high altitude. Yet, as FARO has published, sailors from unfortunate sailors Villa de Pitanxo yes, some amount of “food” (up to 240 euros) has been deducted from the salary. “The organization and equipment of the catering service will ensure that sufficient, varied, balanced and nutritious meals are prepared and served to the seafarers under hygienic conditions”.
A related point is the inclusion of this paragraph in the Maritime Labor Convention, in this case the “social facilities and services” section. “Members must ensure, Internet access to seafarers on board at their respective ports and anchorages, to the extent reasonably practicable, with tariffs, if any, at a reasonable price”. Similarly, it determines that crew members needing immediate medical attention must “immediately” disembark so that they can “access medical facilities on land” that provide adequate treatment for their ailments. A seafarer is considered to need “urgent” medical attention because of serious injury or illness, illness that could infect other crew members, broken bones or bleeding, or risk of suicide..