Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 20157

Seafarers' Charter: Shipping

Tabled: 16 December 2024

Answered: 19 December 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to make the signing of the seafarers charter by maritime operators compulsory.

Answer

Mike Kane

The Government is committed to strengthening workers’ rights at sea, and has tabled an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill to give Ministers powers to create a legally-binding Seafarers’ Charter that will protect and improve seafarer working condition...

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