Brussels, 23/02/2006 (Agence Europe) - At its conference, which ended on 23 February, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted a convention on maritime working standards. The convention aims to improve the working conditions of seamen and prevent unfair competition in the maritime sector. To come into force, it will have to be ratified by 30 members of the ILO, with a total share of at least 33% of gross world tonnage, states a press release from the European Commission. The...