114th ILC Conversations: Talk show on AI and decent work, a moment of choice

ILC Conversations 2026

The implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention in times of crisis

Ended
Geneva
Crew member on the deck of a cargo ship overlooking the ocean at sunset

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. It is considered a model of strong and effective cooperation between seafarers and the global shipping industry. Since its adoption, the Convention has helped establish a global framework for decent work and living conditions at sea and create fairer competition across the maritime sector.

But as the shipping industry continues to face unprecedented pressures, such as pandemics, geopolitical conflicts and disruptions to global trade routes, implementing the MLC has become more crucial than ever.
 

Panelists

Carlos Muller
Carlos Muller
Secretary General of CONTTMAF National Confederation of Workers, Brazil and Chair of the ITF Sustainable Transport Committee
Beatriz Vacotto
Beatriz Vacotto
Head of the Maritime Unit, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Jainal T. Rasul
Jainal T. Rasul
Undersecretary, Department of Migrant Workers
Max Jonhs
Max Jonhs
Former Shipowner, Vice-Chair of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention