A new Seafarers’ Charter has been launched in the UK, which the government says will guarantee fair wages, proper rest periods and suitable training to thousands of seafarers. Backed by DFDS Ferries, Condor Ferries, Brittany Ferries and Stena, the charter is part of the UK’s response to P&O Ferries’ appalling decision to fire nearly 800 […]
The thousands of seafarers regularly entering UK waters should enjoy better pay protections, as the government passes a new UK law in an attempt to boost rights and working conditions while preventing firms from using legal loopholes to pay low wages. After receiving Royal Assent last week (23 March), the Seafarers’ Wages Act is now law. […]