Like the International Labour Organisation (ILO), SMOU believes that Work is central to people's well-being. In addition to providing income, work can pave the way for broader social and economic advancement, strengthening individuals, their families and communities. Such progress, however, hinges on work that is decent. Decent work sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives.

The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues.

SMOU is presently working together with the ILO, affiliates and industry partners to encourage the implementation of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, a framework convention which aims to provide seafarers with a Simple , Fair, Safe & Easy to Understand minimum international maritime standard and comprehensive social protection.

To learn more about the ILO, please click on the following link: www.ilo.org