The Convention, which will apply to international shipping, covers essential matters such as the conditions of employment and working conditions of seafarers, including health, safety, minimum age, recruitment, working hours, accommodation on ships and social protection in order to guarantee decent working and living conditions on board ships.
La Convention, qui s’appliquera au transport maritime international , régit des sujets essentiels tels que les conditions d’emploi et de travail des marins englobant la santé, la sécurité, l'âge minimum, le recrutement, les horaires de travail, le logement à bord, la protection sociale, ce afin de garantir des conditions de travail et de vie décente à bord des navires.