The crew of "Global Dream" have expressed a wish to work under collective agreement

“Even if there are certificates of insurance on board, and they meet the requirements of the MLC, it is not always possible to find out the amount  which  seafarers can anticipate”, - Nikolay Sukhanov, the Chairman of the Far Eastern Territorial Organization of the Seafarers Union of Russia (SUR FETO) said. So, while visiting the M/V "Global Dream" (flag of Panama, IMO 9146716), it has been found out that the crew  know nothing about the insurance policy, although the necessary documents are in place.

“Just recently, at the 35th Asia-Pacific Maritime Unions Summit, the participants from around the world highlighted  the need to tighten port control over  execution of the amendments to the convention and to verify more thoroughly the authenticity of insurance certificates. In addition, it is necessary to raise the awareness of seamen about the requirements of the convention, so that they know their rights and be able to assess the working conditions on board  the vessel, " - Nikolay Sukhanov said.

For the rest, there are no special complaints from the crew towards the shipowner - company "Worldway Marine Panama Corp": the salary for  AB seaman  is $1200, for  Master -$7500.

By the way, there was not a collective agreement signed by a trade union on board, but only this document  can guarantee the observance of labor and social rights of seamen, especially those working on ships flying a flag of convenience. 

“An unforeseen situation can occur at any time and even a seemingly reliable shipowner will stop to fulfill its obligations. With that in mind, the crew have asked our Union to send a note to the shipowner stating the need to negotiate  a contract at the next port of call in India. Previously the vessel was covered by a collective agreement, but it expired”, -  Nikolay Sukhanov said.