| Description |
xvi, 208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The political economy of world shipping -- 2. Flag states and regulation -- 3. The labour market for seafarers -- 4. Shipboard life and work-I -- 5. Shipboard life and work-II -- 6. Seafarers' families -- 7. Sub-standard ships and abandoned seafarers |
| Summary |
"This volume offers a systematic account of the effects of globalization on the shipping industry and seafarers lives. The seafarers' labour market is changing rapidly and this study discusses the challenges encountered in recruitment practices, trade unions and collective bargaining, as well as training, certification and fraudulent certification. Wages, contracts, and tours of duty are also investigated, and the book includes in-depth treatment of seafarer safety and hazard exposure."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sailors.
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Sailors -- Employment.
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Seafaring life.
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| Author |
Alderton, T.
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International Labour Office.
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Seafarers International Research Centre.
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| LC no. |
2004471104 |
| ISBN |
9221127133 |
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