Flags that provide a veil of secrecy

24/07/2015

A viewpoint from union leader Steve Cotton, general secretary of the International Transport Workers Federation, on how flags of convenience system undermine seafarers’ rights and welfare. And a well-argued piece it is, although sure to draw opprobrium from shipowner organisations. He makes some good points ...

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