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ILO Convention 98 & 108

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last asked: 2025; last asked

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Slide 1 · ILO CONVENTIONS EVERY SEAFARER SHOULD KNOW

ILO CONVENTIONS EVERY SEAFARER SHOULD KNOW Understanding Convention No. 98 & Convention No. 108 RIGHTS & REPRESENTATION IDENTITY & MOBILITY

Slide 2 · RIGHT TO ORGANISE & COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

RIGHT TO ORGANISE & COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ILO CONVENTION NO. 98 Protects freedom to join trade unions Prevents discrimination for union membership Supports collective bargaining Forms basis for many maritime CBAs Recognised under MLC 2006 employment provisions No seafarer may be penalised solely for lawful union membership.

Slide 3 · SEAFARERS'

SEAFARERS' IDENTITY DOCUMENTS ILO CONVENTION NO. 108 Establishes internationally recognised SID Officially identifies a holder as a seafarer. Facilitates shore leave and transit Helps seafarers move through ports more easily. Assists repatriation procedures Supports smooth return to home country. Applies in ratifying states Issued by states that have ratified the convention. Updated by Convention No. 185 Stronger security features and modern standards. SID facilitates movement but remains subject to immigration, security and public-order requirements of the port state. PASSPORT SEAFARERS' IDENTITY DOCUMENT Name Document No. Date of Birth Nationality

Slide 4 · EXAM & PSC

EXAM & PSC QUICK REFERENCE CONVENTION NO. 98 RIGHT TO ORGANISE & COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Union membership protected Freedom to join and form unions Collective bargaining recognised CBAs may form part of employment documentation Recognised under MLC 2006 employment provisions (Title 2) CONVENTION NO. 108 / 185 SEAFARERS' IDENTITY DOCUMENTS Legal basis for Seafarers' Identity Document (SID) Facilitates shore leave, transfer and transit Assists in repatriation procedures Subject to immigration, security and public-order requirements Stronger security standards under Convention No. 185 REMEMBER CONVENTION 98 RIGHTS & REPRESENTATION CONVENTION 108 / 185 IDENTITY & MOBILITY Know your rights. Carry your documents. Sail safe. Stay compliant.

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