8. No interwal between exposure and effect
Important in the process of prequalification
High attention from media
Great impact on reputation/image
High economical costs
11. High level of care for sea-birds,
fishes, beaches, plancton,
microorganisms ++
Great impact on reputation/image
The «pollutor» must pay (huge
sums)
13. Often 20-30 years between exposure
and disease
Often not discovered before
retirement
Often not discovered at all
14. Might not yet be discovered by the
occupational health professionals
Small and weak NGOs
Small or no economical
consequences for the responsible
company
17. :
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
18. “..., it is clear that in spite of the
international framework of human rights
declarations and associated conventions,
fine words……….
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
19. …….do not translate into real protections
unless they are incorporated into national
legislation and effectively
implemented.”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
20. “Seafarers and fishers are routinely made
to work in conditions that would be
unacceptable in civilised society.”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
21. “These cases occur in spite of the existence
of an extensive body of international
instruments in the form of conventions,
treaties, codes and recommendations,……”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
22. “Both seafarers and internationally
operating fishers are dependent on the
ratification and effective implementation
of international conventions
to protect their fundamental rights.
They rely on the responsible engagement
of flag States, port States and labour
supply States.”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
23. “The new ILO Maritime Labour Convention
(2006), when in force, will broaden the
scope of inspections from the largely
technical, to include minimum standards for
seafarers’ employment and social rights.”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
24. “It is time to raise the profile of the human
element of these global industries.
Seafarers and fishers must not be
disregarded as out of sight, and out of
mind.”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
31. ...ensure that seafarers on ships that
fly its flag are provided with
occupational health protection and
live, work and train on board ship in a
safe and hygienic environment.
MLC 2006
32. …develop and promulgate national
guidelines…
…adopt laws and regulations…
…set standards for occupational safety
and health protection…
MLC 2006
39. …involving…
…engineering and design control…
…substitution of processes and
procedures…
…inspecting, reporting and correcting
unsafe conditions…
MLC 2006
40. …relevant international instruments …
protection in general…specific risks….
…clearly specify the obligation of
shipowners…to comply with the
applicable standards…
…specify the duties of the master…to
take specific responsibility for
…implementation and compliance…
MLC 2006
58. Seafarers are like
this :
(my words)
“….are afraid to complain or seek
assistance from trade unions or
welfare organisations for fear of
blacklisting.”
“Out of sight, out of mind”
ITF report dated 2006
