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Black Sea MoU Reveals Alarming Crew Wage Violations

1/22/2025

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Between September 1 and November 30, 2024, the Black Sea MoU launched a focused inspection campaign on crew wages and employment agreements, resulting in 635 inspections. Alarmingly, 42.2% of vessels lacked Seafarer Employment Agreements, while 24.4% faced issues with delayed wage payments. These critical findings will be discussed at the upcoming Black Sea Port State Control Committee meeting.

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Story summary

Between September 1 and November 30, 2024, the Black Sea MoU launched a focused inspection campaign on crew wages and employment agreements, resulting in 635 inspections. Alarmingly, 42.2% of vessels lacked Seafarer Employment Agreements, while 24.4% faced issues with delayed wage payments. These critical findings will be discussed at the upcoming Black Sea Port State Control Committee meeting.