Fiji Times Tuesday 17 October 2017 SEAFARERS have raised their concerns on the non-involvement of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations to address issues pertaining to their work.
During the public consultations on the draft Maritime Labour Convention Regulation 2017 in Suva yesterday, it was revealed that no set procedures were in place to address complaints raised by seafarers.
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) manager safety, compliance and response Captain Philip Hill said the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention would ensure that proper procedures were in place.
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