There is a lack of accoutability by the owners, the states of beneficial owners, flag states and mortgagees when seafarers are abused on board or abandoned in foreign ports. Overall there has been a downleveling of conditions and wages of many seafarers and unfair competition towards decent shipping companies. The article provides a detailed account of the above and concludes with an outline of what is currently being done about unfair competition and adverse impacts on seafarers and what needs to be done to share the potential benefits of globalisation more fairly. All rights reserved. This journal contains information obtained from authentic and highly reliable sources.
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