The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, or NIMASA, has reviewed and approved the minimum wage document for Nigerian seafarers in accordance with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in an effort to maintain harmonious industrial relations in the maritime industry.
The document, which covers the years 2023–2025, is the result of a collective bargaining agreement including labor employers in the marine sector, NIMASA, the marine Workers Union of Nigeria, and other industry players.
Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director General of NIMASA, emphasized the significance of this updated document in improving the working conditions of seafarers during a stakeholders’ interactive session in Lagos.
He states, “The updated standard offers a thorough framework defining the terms and conditions of employment for marine workers, including pay, working hours, rules pertaining to health and safety, and other perks. This represents the knowledge and suggestions from all parties involved as well as our dedication to ongoing development. This endeavor will support the continued prosperity and equity of the marine labor sector.
In order to avoid payment backlogs and guarantee that workers receive their compensation on time, Mobereola underlined the importance of cooperation and prompt action in completing the Collective Bargaining Agreement among Ship Owners, Nigerian Trawlers Operators, Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNO/WTSSA), and MWUN on the renewed minimum standards for Nigerian seafarers.
In a similar vein, during the document’s launch, Alhaji Tijani Ramalan, the Chairman of the National Seafarers Welfare Board, stressed the importance of abiding by the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, claiming that doing so will ensure improved working conditions for Nigerian seafarers in addition to fostering industrial harmony.
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