The convention's preamble outlines its foundations and highlights the profound impact of globalization on the fishing industry, referencing the fundamental rights established in the ten core international labor conventions. It also emphasizes extending social protection to fishers under the framework of the 1952 Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention (No. 102). Additionally, the ILO acknowledges that fishing is inherently hazardous compared to other professions, drawing on related standards, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The ILO-C188 Convention’s purpose is to ensure that fishers working on fishing vessels enjoy decent working conditions in the following areas: minimum requirements for work on board, terms of service, accommodation and food, occupational safety and health protection, medical care, and social security (as outlined in the convention’s preamble). The convention also updates and integrates earlier conventions, including the 1959 Minimum Age (Fishermen) Convention (No. 112), 1959 Medical Examination (Fishermen) Convention (No. 113), 1959 Fishermen’s Articles of Agreement Convention (No. 114), and 1966 Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention (No. 126), thereby extending protections to more fishers, particularly those working on smaller vessels. The ILO-C188 Convention, in addition to its preamble, consists of nine sections and three annexes. Its structure, definitions, and the assignment of responsibilities are outlined in Articles 1 to 8. Labor protections, from Articles 9 to 44, cover qualifications for work, working conditions, accommodation and food, medical care, health protection, social security, flag State and port State compliance, and critical aspects 89