Seafarer wages frozen until into 2010
Seafarer wage rates won't be reviewed until some time next year, following an agreement between representatives of many leading shipowners and the main maritime trade unions at a meeting of the International Bargaining Forum in Manila yesterday.
On hold: No change to wages until some time next year
Salary rates were always set to be a sticking point in this year’s pay round, with owners opening by pushing for a 10% decrease in the overall wages bill for a model ship, citing the current business climate and several...
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