Fiji Sun Wednesday 06 September 2017 A consultation was recently held at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport headquarters in a bid to enable stakeholders to contribute to and take ownership of the maritime labour law in Fiji.
The National Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Working Committee held its second round of consultations with stakeholders.
The consultations also aim to protect the welfare of seafarers.
The committee comprises of Fiji Maritime Workers Association, Fiji Ship Owners Association, Fiji Trade Union Congress, the Ministry of Productivity, Employment and Industrial Relations, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the Maritime Safety and Authority of Fiji (MSAF).
MSAF chief executive officer John Tuinidau said the industry consultations for the draft Maritime Labour Convention 2017 was important because it allows important stakeholders to comment on the draft and provide important input on parts which needed to be changed, removed or added. Read more…
