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Shipping Industry Launches Initiative to Eliminate Illegal Seafarer Recruitment Fees
New research by IHRB and TURTLE reveals that 31% of seafarers have been asked to pay illegal recruitment fees, with nearly three-quarters paying despite the practice being prohibited under the Maritime Labour Convention. The industry has launched a new online toolkit backed by over 30 organizations to help shipping companies identify and eliminate such fees.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source