Training of inspectors of labour conditions on board fishing vessels
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Training of inspectors of labour conditions on board fishing vessels
22 Giugno–10 Luglio 2026
Il corso è disponibile in English
Presentazione del corso
This course equips inspectors with the knowledge and tools to promote and ensure decent working conditions on board fishing vessels.
Chi si iscrive a questo corso?
- Officials from maritime and labour authorities conducting inspections of working and living conditions on board fishing vessels. - Trainers of inspectors. - Representatives of fishing vessel owners' and fishers' organizations can also benefit from the course.
What will I gain from the course?
- Understanding of the international framework regulating work in fishing and, in particular, of the scope and content of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).
- Capacity to prepare and conduct inspection of working and living conditions on board fishing vessels.
- Knowledge of tools and practices to identify and remedy non-conformities.
What topics does the course cover?
- The international regulatory framework for work in fishing: inspection and enforcement challenges; the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), with focus on definitions, scope of application and competent authorities.
- What is to be inspected: roles and responsibilities, valid documents, crew list, fisher’s work agreement, manning, hours of rest, medical certificates and medical care, occupational safety and health, food and water, accommodation, payment of fishers, minimum age, recruitment and repatriation, complaint mechanisms.
- Tools and approaches for securing decent living and working conditions on board fishing vessels.
How is the course organized?
- Knowledge assessment at the start and at the end of the learning journey.
- Flexible and interactive self-guided sessions, combined with live sessions via Zoom.
- Weekly multiple-choice quizzes.
- A discussion forum where to engage in conversations about specific topics.
