Following the incidents in the Red Sea and the Bab El-Mandeb strait since 19 November 2023, the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) have agreed to designate the southern section of the Red Sea and the Strait as a High Risk Area with effect from 22 December 2023.
This means that seafarers transiting this area covered by IBF agreements will be entitled to:
- A bonus that is equal to basic wage, payable for the duration of the transit;
- Double compensation for death or disability;
- Mandatory...
https://www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/ibf-implement-high-risk-area-red-sea