Equal pay decision Dutch court
Maritime Performance B.V. and VSO Zwerver I B.V. have discriminated against a Filipino seafarer and an Indonesian seafarer by paying them significantly less than seafarers from Europe because of their country of residence.
Link to decision here:
https://oordelen.mensenrechten.nl/oordeel/2025-75
Landmark Ruling on Wage Discrimination Could Reshape Global Shipping Practices
A recent decision finding Maritime Performance B.V. and VSO Zwerver I B.V. guilty of wage discrimination against a Filipino and an Indonesian seafarer is sending ripples through the maritime industry, potentially reshaping pay structures and employment practices on vessels worldwide. The ruling, which concluded that paying crew based on nationality or country of residence constitutes unlawful discrimination, sets a strong precedent for how shipping companies operate in an increasingly regulated and globalized sector.
The Case


