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Seafarers officially recognised the sacrifices they make daily. It is also a

reminder that governments must now act
as key workers by the ILO to implement and enforce these changes
at national level.”
INTERCARGO also welcomes the new
#Seafarers reference within the MLC to guidelines
on the fair treatment of seafarers in cases
of detention, investigation, or criminalisa-
The International Labour Organisation “This recognition of seafarers as key tion. For too long, seafarers have faced
(ILO) has officially recognised seafarers workers by the ILO is both symbolic and uncertain legal protections in difficult cir-
as key workers under the Maritime Labour substantive — a major win for the mar- cumstances.
Convention (MLC). itime community and a direct response “Seafarers must never become collater-
This long-anticipated outcome represents to the urgent calls we and others made al victims of institutional inefficiencies or
a significant step in ensuring fair treat- throughout the COVID-19 crisis,” said John regulatory gaps,” said Xylas. “We urge all
ment, safeguarding seafarers’ rights, and Xylas, Chairman of INTERCARGO. “It is ILO member states and maritime admin-
strengthening their access to medical care, an acknowledgement of the essential role istrations to follow through with effective,
mobility, and legal protections. played by seafarers in global trade and uniform implementation. Recognition is
not enough — rights must be protected
in practice.”
INTERCARGO continues to promote a re-
sponsible and respected maritime industry
that offers safe, rewarding, and sustainable
careers. With seafarer recruitment and re-
tention under pressure, especially in the
dry bulk sector — the largest in shipping
— a global framework that supports dignity
and decent working conditions is more
important than ever.
“We must guarantee a fair future for our
seafarers,” concluded Xylas. “They de-
serve no less.”

Source: INTERCARGO

Paris The Paris MoU Committee approved the Regarding the “White, Grey and Black List”

2024 inspection results at its 58th meeting
for 2024, a total number of 69 flags are listed:
MoU: New and adopted new performance lists for flag • 40 on the “White List”
• 17 on the “Grey List”
States and Recognised Organisations.
performance The lists started being used on 1 July 2025. Greece, Malta, and Liberia, the flags that
• 12 on the “Black List”.
The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List”
lists for flag presents the full spectrum, from quality the Minerva fleet vessels are flying, are on
the “White List”.
flags to flags with poor performance that
States and are considered high or very high risk. It is It is worth noting that, in 2023, the total
number of flag States on the list was 71,
based on the total number of inspections
Recognised and detentions during a 3-year rolling pe- with 42 on the “White List,” 17 on the “Grey
List,” and 12 on the “Black List”.
riod for flags with at least 30 inspections
Organisations in that period. Source: Paris MoU
#ParisMoU

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