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Seafarers gain extra US$27 bringing minimum wage to $641 by 2021
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A SEAFARER's minimum wage will rise by US$27 over the next three years. The amount is equivalent to an overall wage increase of 4.5 per cent on the current rate of $614.
The minimum wage will be raised by $4 as of July 1, 2019, followed by an increase of $7 as of January 1, 2020 and a final increase of $16 effective from January 1, 2021.
The wage hike was determined at a two-day meeting held in Geneva between the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
The two parties had convened at the Joint Maritime Commission Subcommittee on Seafarers Wages to review the ILO Minimum Wage for an Able Seafarer (AB) provided for in Code B of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (as amended).
At the meeting both sides, with the support of the ILO Office, were presented with the current consumer price changes indices and the impact of fluctuation of the US dollar in the countries agreed to represent the basis for a formula for the calculation of the recommended minimum wage for a seafarer.
"This was a difficult negotiation with two very different assessments about what the future holds for shipping and seafarers," said the seafarers' group spokesman Mark Dickinson. "We started slowly but gained momentum as the parties exchanged opinions and provided arguments to support their positions.
"There was strong opposition from the shipowners' side for a significant increase. However, I am pleased that at the end pragmatism and common sense prevailed and the social partners worked their way forward to recognise the fundamental role seafarers play within the industry."
Mr Dickinson continued: "The principles of social dialogue, which is the basis of a more efficient, fair and progressive industry, were once again demonstrated by the unity of the maritime industry in securing an outcome which was acceptable by all parties."
Shipowners' group spokesman Max Johns added: "Following active discussions on the current difficult challenges facing our industry and the importance of preserving future employment for seafarers, I am very pleased to advise that we were able to work together to come to an acceptable result for both parties."
The minimum wage will be raised by $4 as of July 1, 2019, followed by an increase of $7 as of January 1, 2020 and a final increase of $16 effective from January 1, 2021.
The wage hike was determined at a two-day meeting held in Geneva between the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
The two parties had convened at the Joint Maritime Commission Subcommittee on Seafarers Wages to review the ILO Minimum Wage for an Able Seafarer (AB) provided for in Code B of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (as amended).
At the meeting both sides, with the support of the ILO Office, were presented with the current consumer price changes indices and the impact of fluctuation of the US dollar in the countries agreed to represent the basis for a formula for the calculation of the recommended minimum wage for a seafarer.
"This was a difficult negotiation with two very different assessments about what the future holds for shipping and seafarers," said the seafarers' group spokesman Mark Dickinson. "We started slowly but gained momentum as the parties exchanged opinions and provided arguments to support their positions.
"There was strong opposition from the shipowners' side for a significant increase. However, I am pleased that at the end pragmatism and common sense prevailed and the social partners worked their way forward to recognise the fundamental role seafarers play within the industry."
Mr Dickinson continued: "The principles of social dialogue, which is the basis of a more efficient, fair and progressive industry, were once again demonstrated by the unity of the maritime industry in securing an outcome which was acceptable by all parties."
Shipowners' group spokesman Max Johns added: "Following active discussions on the current difficult challenges facing our industry and the importance of preserving future employment for seafarers, I am very pleased to advise that we were able to work together to come to an acceptable result for both parties."