THE HEALTH PRESERVATION OF FEMALE SAILORS CONCERNING ISSUES OF GENDER-CONDITIONED VIOLENCE. PART II. THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Probl Sotsialnoi Gig Zdravookhranenniiai Istor Med. 2026 Dec 15;34(3):698-704. doi: 10.32687/0869-866X-2026-34-3-698-704.

ABSTRACT

The article summarizes results of analysis of the normative and institutional architecture of counteracting gender-conditioned violence in maritime industry. It is demonstrated that the Convention of International Labor Organization №190 and the Recommendation №206 shape ecosystemic standard of protection standard that extends to ship as workplace and covers wide range of situations and employment statuses. The mutual attachment with regimen of the International Maritime Organization and systems of security management enhances integration of psycho-social risks into corporate compliance and risk management. At the industry level, the principles of the International Chamber of Shipping (2024) codify zero-tolerance approach, mandatory training, secure communication channels and access to medical and psychological support. The support ecosystem (trade unions, charitable foundations and professional networks) decreases barriers of appealability and increases trust to procedures. The empirical data confirms high prevalence of undesirable behavior on ships with mixed-gender crew and demonstrates efficiency of combination of normative, organizational, technological and educational interventions. The conclusion is made that concordance with international standards, maturity of corporate systems and access to specialized care shift prevention from area of declarations to sustainable business practice, decreasing latency of violations, strengthening reliability of operations and improving staff retention.

PMID:42415454 | DOI:10.32687/0869-866X-2026-34-3-698-704