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The Seafarers' Charter joint statement
The Seafarers' Charter is a voluntary agreement of standards for seafarers between the UK government and maritime operators.
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The purpose of the joint statement on seafarer protections is to recognise the important contribution that seafarers make to both the UK and France.
It also provides a joint commitment to improve:
- the pay
- employment protections
- working conditions
- welfare of seafarers
It contributes to point 3 of the UK governments’ Nine-point plan for seafarers.
The joint statement also builds on the UK-France Joint Leaders’ Declaration commitment to improve the conditions of seafarers.
For more, see the The Seafarers’ Charter.
Published 24 July 2023