Life at sea offers steady employment and, for workers from many countries, above-average wages. But it also brings the risk of exploitation and abuse. Seafarers are far from home, dependent on the shipping company and often unaware of their few legal protections, writes Isaac Phan Nay. Isaac Phan Nay is The Tyee’s labour reporter. Published June 13, 2025.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/13/Who-Looking-Out-Seafarers/

Life at sea offers steady employment and, for workers from many countries, above-average wages. But it also brings the risk of exploitation and abuse. Seafarers are far from home, dependent on the shipping company and often unaware of their few legal protections, writes Isaac Phan Nay. Isaac Phan Nay is The Tyee’s labour reporter. Published June 13, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/13/Who-Looking-Out-Seafarers/

Who’s Looking Out for the Seafarers

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We’re an independent, online news magazine from B.C. founded in 2003. We’re devoted to fact-driven stories, reporting and analysis that informs and enlivens our democratic conversation. This podcast features our stories, read by AI narration. Our reporting has changed laws, started movements and garnered numerous awards. While some journalism gives the last word to power, we try to give the last word to ordinary folks. We are reader-supported so if you like what you hear, you can go to https://support.thetyee.ca/ and contribute to our hard-hitting journalism.

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