date:May 25, 2012
he string of fishery breaches, labour abuses and harm to crew members experienced in recent years, we must ensure that the industry is policed over the transition period.
The Maritime Union has spent many years calling for stronger regulation of the fishing industry, and through its affiliation to the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has assisted many foreign crew members in distress who have been victims of unethical and sometimes illegal practices.
The situation had now got t