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BOYCOTT ON THE PIER

HAFEN HEUER ABENTEUER

Christiansen is a controller of the seafarers union and controls the ships in the port of Hamburg. His mission is to expose the so-called “flag of convenience-ships”. He sneaks around on the ferries in the port of Hamburg dressed like a tourist,
and inspects the galleys, berths, and lounge rooms of seafarers, to talk with them about their salaries. “It is more common than not that shipping companies deceive sailors into working for cheap wages.“ says Christiansen, a member of the International Seamen’s Union ITF. Most important to him is ensuring that the minimum wage is being strictly adhered to, and if necessary he will enforce this by going on strike. And if the ship owner lets down his crew, the ship may even be sent to auction …

documentary

Time

30 min.

Director

Gordan Godec

Co-Producer

Wolfgang Landgraeber

Camera

Rainer Friedrich

Production

Filmfabrik GmbH

Broadcasted

29.06.2001

Network

ARD