Seafood Ethics Common Language Group Bite-size meeting - ILO 188 compliance: best practice

Seafood Ethics Common Language Group Bite-size meeting

Topic: ILO 188 compliance: best practice

The Seafish-facilitated Issues Groups provide a discussion platform for some of the most important issues facing the seafood industry, particularly in relation to the responsible sourcing of seafood. During the current pandemic Seafish is taking these meetings online. This Seafood Ethics Common Language Group meeting will explore the adoption of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention (C188) by the UK fishing industry and the vulnerabilities created by COVID-19. Our speakers include:

• Julie Carlton, Seafarer Safety and Health Manager, Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Julie will focus on the MCA Marine Guidance and Information Notes specifically the newly published Voluntary Code of Practice for the Employment of Non-EEA Fishing Crew.

• Mike Park, Scottish White Fish Producers Association. Mike will look at best practice for the SWFPA vessel owners and crew and look ahead to a new recruitment agency initiative.

• David Dickens, Chief Executive, The Fishermen’s Mission. David will provide feedback on the Fishermen's Mission response and the issues they are dealing with.

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