The ILO C188—Work in Fishing Convention, 2007, was adopted in 2007 but has yet to be ratified by many countries. This convention aims to address the dangerous working conditions in the global fishing industry, but its implementation is lacking.
The lack of closed-circuit television evidence, autopsies, and oversight bodies means that the circumstances of a fisher's death can be hidden. This is compounded by the transnational nature of employment chains, where recruitment agencies, employers, and flag-state authorities can shift responsibility, leaving families without justice.
However, this week, Argentina acceded to the Cape Town Agreement, which will trigger its entry into force in 12 months. Once in force, flag States must ensure that vessels under their registries comply with the requirements of the agreement, while Port States have the right to inspect foreign vessels in their ports to verify compliance.
The fishing industry's lack of accountability and oversight has led to a culture of disposability among migrant workers. The use of necropolitics on these vessels is a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play in the industry. It is only by holding those in power accountable that we can begin to address this issue and ensure that the lives of migrant workers are valued.
The industry's lack of transparency and accountability has led to many cases of deaths going unreported or unpunished. The researchers who studied these cases found that the circumstances of a fisher's death were often hidden from view, leaving families without justice.
As the fishing industry continues to operate with little oversight and accountability, it is clear that more needs to be done to protect the lives of migrant workers. By holding those in power accountable and implementing measures to ensure transparency and oversight, we can begin to address this issue and create a safer and more just industry.
The use of necropolitics on fishing vessels is a stark reminder of the need for greater accountability and oversight in the industry. By working together to address this issue, we can create a better future for migrant workers and ensure that their lives are valued.
The lack of ratification of the ILO C188—Work in Fishing Convention, 2007, highlights the need for greater action to be taken to protect the lives of migrant workers. It is only by working together and holding those in power accountable that we can begin to address this issue and create a safer industry.
The fishing industry's lack of accountability and oversight has led to a culture of disposability among migrant workers, where their lives are seen as disposable. This must be addressed through greater transparency and oversight, as well as measures to ensure the protection of their rights and safety.
The fishing industry's lack of accountability and oversight has led to a culture of disposability among migrant workers.
