The Government has announced significant benefits for dock workers under the new Labour Codes and updated maritime legislation, aimed at strengthening safety, social security, and workplace rights. The reforms mandate compulsory registration of docks as establishments, ensuring legal recognition and access to worker entitlements. Dock workers—including contract and temporary staff—now receive universal coverage under provident fund, pension, and insurance schemes, along with formal employment documentation. The Codes also modernize compliance through digital platforms, introduce stringent health and safety standards, and establish stronger institutional oversight with worker participation. Collectively, these measures mark a major step toward safer, equitable, and future-ready maritime workplaces.
