Evolution of working and living conditions on board ships

Abstract

The maritime environment is a complicated and often misunderstood environment. When it comes to approaching an issue related to the maritime labor environment, it must be borne in mind that the Sea is an international environment, and as such, it is subject to a series of international standards that all countries must comply with. The working and living conditions of all seafarers is an essential issue for them, either from the point of view of personal safety, ergonomics, comfort, salary agreements, etc., but also these working conditions can have an impact on a Directly on Safety, not only at the level of the Ship in which it is sailing but also of the environmental environment in which it is located.