Seafarers' Welfare Convention, 1987

Seafarers' Welfare Convention, 1987 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

Seafarers' Welfare Convention, 1987

C163
ILO Convention
Date of adoption	October 8, 1987
Date in force	October 3, 1990
Classification	Safety, Health and Welfare
Subject	Seafarers
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It was established in 1987, with the preamble stating:

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to seafarers' welfare at sea and in port...

Ratifications

As of 2022, the convention has been ratified by 18 states. However, 14 of the ratifying states have subsequently denounced the treaty automatically by ratifying the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

External links

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