Seafarers rights in China : restructuring in legislation and practice under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 /: restructuring in legislation and practice under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Pengfei Zhang.
• Other Names: Zhang, Pengfei
• Contents: List of Figures; List of Tables; Glossary of Abbreviations; References; List of International Conventions Noted in the Book; List of Chinese Legal Instruments Noted in the Book; Chapter 1: Seafarers ́Rights in China: A Restructuring Process; 1.1 Increased Seafarer Protection in China Since the MLC 2006; 1.2 Original Contribution of the Book; 1.3 Research Aims and Questions; 1.4 Literature Review; 1.5 Methodology; 1.6 Structure of the Book; References; Chapter 2: The Development of Maritime Legislation in China Under the Impact of MLC 2006; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Background. 2.2.1 The MLC 20062.2.1.1 Contents; 2.2.1.2 Significance; 2.2.1.3 Limitations; 2.2.2 The Chinese Maritime Industry; 2.2.3 The Chinese Maritime Labour Market; 2.2.3.1 Evolution; 2.2.3.2 `Revolution;́ 2.2.3.3 Sources of Maritime Labour; 2.2.4 Chinese Seafarers ́profile; 2.2.4.1 Chinese Seafarers ́Role as Temporary Migrant Workers; 2.2.4.2 Chinese Seafarers ́Role as Family Members; 2.2.4.2.1 Spouse Role; 2.2.4.2.2 Fathering Role; 2.2.4.2.3 Filial Piety Duties; 2.2.4.2.4 Difficulty in Rejoining Family Life; 2.2.4.2.5 Difficulty in Rejoining Social Society on Land. 2.2.4.3 Chinese Seafarers ́Social Status Changes Across Different Times2.3 Impact of the MLC 2006 in China; 2.3.1 Changes in Legislation; 2.3.1.1 Maritime Legislation in China: Before and After the MLC 2006; 2.3.1.1.1 Pre-MLC Maritime Legislation Adopted Before 2007; 2.3.1.1.2 Post-MLC Maritime Legislation Since 2007; 2.3.1.2 The Establishment of the Chinese Labour Law Framework; 2.3.2 The Awareness and Attitudes of Major Stakeholders; 2.4 Prospects of Ratification of MLC 2006 in China; 2.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: The Pre-employment Conditions of Chinese Seafarers; 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 The Eligibility of Chinese Seafarers3.2.1 Seafarers ́Registration in China; 3.2.1.1 The Distribution of Chinese Seafarers; 3.2.1.2 The Significance of Seafarers ́Registration; 3.2.1.3 The Confusion Concerning Seafarerś Identity; 3.2.2 Physical Conditions of Chinese Seafarers; 3.2.2.1 The International Standards on Seafarers ́Medical Fitness; 3.2.2.2 The Minimum Age of Employment at Sea; 3.2.2.3 The Physical Requirement for Seafarers in China; 3.2.2.4 Difficulties in Obtaining Medical Certificate; 3.2.2.5 Unreliability of Medical Certificates; 3.2.2.6 Excessive Administrative Intervention. 3.3 Professional Qualifications of Chinese Seafarers3.3.1 International Standards of Seafarers ́Qualification; 3.3.2 Seafarers ́Qualification Standards in China; 3.3.3 Maritime Education and Training in China; 3.4 Seafarer Recruitment Services in China; 3.4.1 International Standards of Seafarers ́Recruitment; 3.4.2 The Relevant Legislation on Seafarers ́Recruitment in China; 3.4.3 The Industry Practice of Seafarers ́Recruitment in China; 3.4.4 Employment Competition of Foreign Seafarers; 3.5 The Trade Union Protection for Chinese Seafarers; 3.5.1 The ACFTU and CSCU.
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 343.09/6; Law; Merchant mariners -- Legal status, laws, etc -- China; Merchant mariners -- Legal status, laws, etc; Labor laws and legislation, International; LAW -- Military; Labor laws and legislation, International; Merchant mariners -- Legal status, laws, etc; Law -- International; International law; Public international law; China; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319436203; 3319436201
• Related ISBNs: 3319436198; 9783319436197
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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