Focusing on the intricacies of maritime activity, this book details essential elements and their interconnections. It serves as a comprehensive resource for advanced students in shipping management and maritime operations, while also acting as a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals.
Focusing on the complexities within human resources in the shipping industry, this book analyzes the underlying issues and challenges faced in this sector. It offers innovative recommendations aimed at improving management practices, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance HR strategies in shipping.
Restructuring in Legislation and Practice Under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006
This book critically investigates the conditions of seafarers’ rights in China in legislation and in practice, focusing in particular on the restructuring process following the 2006 Maritime Labour Convention. Accordingly, it poses key research questions to major Chinese stakeholders to gauge their responses to the Convention, to determine whether the protection of Chinese seafarers has actually improved since the advent of the Convention, and further, to identify the continuing challenges for future improvement. The Convention will enter into force in China in November 2016, bringing with it significant changes.