UN urged to help 200,000 stranded seafarers
Despite highly publicised efforts by unions and industry, governments have largely not responded to calls to facilitate crew changes. These groups have now sought the help of the United Nations secretary-general, warning him of physical and health damage, dire economic consequences and governments violating UN conventions
ICS, ITF and ITUC have asked UN secretary-general António Guterres to intervene as time is running out for seafarers