Council Directive 2009/13/EC of 16 Febuary 2009 implementing the Agreementconcluded by the Euopean Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and the Euoprean Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) on the MARITIME labour Convention, 2006 and amending Directive `999/63/EC

This procedure implements a formal agreement between shipowners' associations and transport workers' federations regarding the Maritime Labour Convention of 2006. It aims to establish minimum working and living standards for seafarers, ensuring their rights and health are protected globally. This affects maritime employers and seafarers working on ships, updating existing regulations to align with international labor standards in the shipping industry.