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Indonesian seafarers adrift in sea of exploitation, legal precarity

World 5 years ago

Indonesian seafarers adrift in sea of exploitation, legal precarity

The recent deaths of four Indonesian seafarers have exposed the grim conditions that migrant workers face in the fisheries sector, largely because of a lack of legal protection.

Sailors’ deaths highlight lack of legal protections for migrant workers

World 5 years ago

Sailors’ deaths highlight lack of legal protections for migrant workers

A viral video showing the burial at sea of an Indonesian crew member who allegedly endured poor working conditions aboard a Chinese fishing vessel has exposed the lack of regulations that could have protected him and other migrant workers on the ship.

Indonesian crewmen of Chinese fishing vessels repatriated as investigation underway

World 5 years ago

Indonesian crewmen of Chinese fishing vessels repatriated as investigation underway

The Indonesian government has repatriated 14 Indonesian crewmen of a Chinese fishing vessel from South Korea on Friday after video footage raised concern about working conditions on the vessel.

Indonesian sailors’ deaths on Chinese fishing vessel raise questions about working conditions

World 5 years ago

Indonesian sailors’ deaths on Chinese fishing vessel raise questions about working conditions

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi has confirmed that four Indonesian sailors who had been registered to Chinese fishing vessel Long Xin 629 have died in the past few months.

COVID-19: Batam quarantines dozens of sailors from Myanmar, Philippines

World 6 years ago

COVID-19: Batam quarantines dozens of sailors from Myanmar, Philippines

International ferry ports in Batam have not entirely suspended their operations. Some operators have kept routes open from Malaysia and Singapore, but they mostly carry the citizens of those countries or Indonesians returning to Batam.

'Embrace your passion': Confinement tips from French barrel sailor

People 6 years ago

'Embrace your passion': Confinement tips from French barrel sailor

Frenchman Jean-Jacques Savin, 73, made a splash last year by crossing the Atlantic alone in a custom-built barrel, a 127-day trip that was followed by thousands via his regular Facebook posts.

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