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IMO FAL Convention amendments on key workers during public health emergencies

April 3, 2026International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization says new amendments to the FAL Convention annex were adopted to protect key workers during a public health emergency, aiming to improve treatment and continuity for seafarers.

"The new amendments of the annex to the FAL Convention on key workers during a public health emergency of international concern have been adopted, it will have a positive impact on #seafarers,"
said @IMOSecGen as he closed the FAL Committee.
Full speech: https://t.co/gS779N50pG
International Maritime Organization
IMOFAL Conventionseafarers

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