International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) supports the idea that overlooking seafarer’s rights is not only illegal but also the cause for major safety threats.
In particular, ITF in its Human Rights Due Diligence guidance firmly states that seafarers’ right to a healthy and safe work environment should be respected and treaded with utmost care. Regulations and declarations on the matter do not only exist as legal texts but to ensure that people onboard the ship are safe and sound, working in conditions that ensure their dignity and wellbeing.