Promoting social and economic progress in the maritime industry

ILO has a long-term concern to promote progress in the maritime industry (including shipping, fishing, ports, inland water transport), especially as regards the working and living conditions of workers and seamen.

1. Maximizing ocean trade potential
2. Improving working environment
3. Establishing shipping operations
4. Promoting progress

1. Providing maritime education
2. Improving maritime safety
3. Ensuring proper disposal of ships

1. Ship recycling
2. Increasing maritime agreements
3. Fostering integrated maritime development

1. Restricting shipping practices

1. Unsociable
2. Uneconomic
3. Progress