Voyages of abuse: seafarers, human rights and international shipping
Couper, Alastair D. ; Walsh, C. J. ; Stanberry, B. A. ; Boerne,G. L.
Pluto Press - London
1999
211 p.
hazardous work ; sea transport ; seafarer ; violation ; workers rights
developed countries ; developing countries
Transport
English
Annex;Index
0-7453-1540-2
10-46957
"Investigates violations of human rights against seafarers within a sector of merchant shipping which is regarded as substandard. Describes developments in international shipping since 1973 and examines causes of company failures and the incidence of fraud. Includes a detailed case study of the development, financing and subsequent failure of the Adriatic Tankers company of Greece. Examines the extent to which seafarers are covered by law and outlines new developments in international legislation."
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