Groups win mandatory internet for seafarers

by The Manila Times

Jun 15, 2022 12:04 am

SEAFARERS' groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews — including internet access — in updates to the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC), but are disappointed that shipowners and governments may seek to charge for it.

The MLC is an international treaty designed to protect seafarers' rights and has been ratified by more than 100 countries, which represent over 90 percent of the world fleet.

Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews — including internet access — in updates to the Maritime Labor Convention 2006. PHOTO BY DUNCAN TORRES

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