The International Labour Organization revisits and updates its 1958 maritime labor standards. This document details the proceedings and outcomes of the 84th (Maritime) Session of the International Labour Conference in 1996, focusing on the revision of Convention No. 109 and Recommendation No. 109 concerning wages, hours of work, and manning for seafarers. It outlines the discussions, amendments, and final adopted texts aimed at modernizing these crucial international labor regulations for the maritime industry.

This publication serves as an official record of the International Labour Conference's maritime session, documenting the formal process of revising established international labor standards for seafarers. The authority perspective is that of the ILO itself, presenting the finalized conventions and recommendations as the consensus of member states on contemporary maritime labor issues. It is intended for legal professionals, policymakers, shipowners, and seafarer representatives involved in maritime labor law and industrial relations.