Jakarta, June 11 -- The Indonesian government officially submitted the original instrument of ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 188 concerning Work in the Fishing Sector to ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo in Geneva, Switzerland.

Minister of Manpower Yassierli said the submission marks an important milestone for Indonesia in strengthening worker protection in the fishing sector.

According to him, the ratification of ILO Convention 188 demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to ensuring safe, decent, and humane working conditions for fishing vessel crews.

"The submission of the instrument of ratification of ILO Convention 188 concerning Work in the Fishing Sector reflects Indonesia's commitment to str...