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A negotiating forum of ship owners and unions is preparing to adopt a model
total crew cost (TCC) agreement acceptable to both employers and seafarers for
crews working on ships flying flags of convenience (FOC).

Manning sources said the agreement between the International Transport Workers
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crews working on ships flying flags of convenience (FOC).

Manning sources said the agreement between the International Transport Workers
Federation (ITF) and International Maritime Employers' Committee (IMEC) joint
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Owners, unions eye model crew concept for FOC ships

By by Andy Dalisay | February 25, 2000 - 12:00am

A negotiating forum of ship owners and unions is preparing to adopt a model total crew cost (TCC) agreement acceptable to both employers and seafarers for crews working on ships flying flags of convenience (FOC). Manning...

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