YOUR RIGHTS AS A CRUISE SHIP EMPLOYEE

Did you know, just like any employment situation, crew on cruise ships have certain employee rights.
 
The organization that oversees your rights is the ILO – the International Labour Organization – with the “Seafarer’s Bill of Rights”.

The Seafarer’s Bill of Rights include polices such as:
Work hours
Pay rates
Time off
Onboard medical care
Accommodation and food
Accident prevention
And so on…
 
For instance:
Your hours of work shall not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period and 72 hours in any seven-day period.
Your hours of rest shall not be less than 10 hours in any 24-hour period and 77 hours in any seven-day period.
 
For much more detailed information about your labor rights, go to:  https://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm and search “Seafarer” or “Seafarer’s Bill of Rights”.