More and more countries ratifying the Work Environment Convention

19 jun 2019

More and more countries ratifying the Work Environment Convention

Text: Linda Sundgren

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The ILO (International Labour Organization) Work Environment Convention for Shipping has been ratified by 93 nations, which together control 91% of the world trade fleet. The figures are published on the ILO website. Among the most recent countries to join are Chile, Lebanon and Hong Kong.

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