In continuation of previous live appearances over the last three years on the issue of the two ranging wars in the Black Sea and Middle East …”coupled” with the forthcoming…
Manning – Seafarers and Offshore
Regular health checks should be accessible for seafarers while out at sea, says Boers Crew Services
Crews’ health should not be sacrificed while they are out sea with access to regular health checks onboard, says BCS Group – Boers Crew Services Leading crew change specialist Boers Crew…
Last Friday 1st of March, WISTA UAE, hosted jointly with The Mission to Seafarers an event on the very important subject of “Wellbeing for Female Seafarers” at the fantastic DP…
The American P&I Club, Member Alert (March 11, 2024) Good Catch update: hear, hear! Animated images
MARCH 11, 2024 GOOD CATCH UPDATE: HEAR, HEAR! ANIMATED IMAGES The difference between smooth sailing and disaster could be something as simple as a piece of equipment left in a workspace or…
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has received new funding to further the work of its Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project. ISWAN’s SIM Project is a long-term initiative…
Seafarer welfare, women in shipping, and port innovation in the spotlight as HRH The Princess Royal visits Dubai to highlight work of The Mission to Seafarers
04 March 2024 – The vital role of seafarer welfare services in the United Arab Emirates and the importance of women in the maritime industry were celebrated by Her Royal Highness…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working with partners to provide assistance to the Government of Yemen following recent sinking of the vessel Rubymar in the Red Sea area. Speaking…
Maritime Education for kids in Greece By John Faraclas You all know how allaboutshipping.co.uk is focusing to Maritime Education and Training to all intents and purposes from its inception as…
This course is designed for shore and ship staff who want to go deeper into the topic of incident investigation and learn how to apply different methods and tools for…
The final quarter of 2023 saw steep increases in the number of contacts relating to mental health concerns across the range of helplines operated by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and…
TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERS Dear Colleagues: RECENT INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING (ICS) PUBLICATION ON HARASSMENT AND BULLYING AT SEA The ICS has recently released Industry Principles for Establishing Effective Measures…
by Anny Zade Good day to the Eastern Hemisphere and Good morning to the Western one! This is our mid-week breaking news, with AllAboutShipping’s 100 Top Women List in the…
Navigational Audits DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 14 March 2024, a one-day course on Navigational Audits. The biggest risk facing a ship owner is a major navigational incident in spite of the…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interview with John Faraclas on the Ukranian – Russian, Israel – Hamas conflicts and the implications on the supply chain at Acheloos TV
A very timely event interview organised by veteran journalist Achilleas Papadionyssiou for Acheloos TV, covering the two main conflicts which might spill over and Planet Ocean might come to a…
A ground-breaking partnership between Sailors’ Society and the United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) will see a first for all UK maritime pilots – access to their own dedicated mental…
ShipMoney is celebrating 10 years providing digital payment solutions to the maritime industry.Founded in 2013 by Stuart Ostrow, a Florida-based CPA and entrepreneur, ShipMoney set out to challenge the archaic…
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VIKAND Launches Proactive Healthcare Program to Safeguard Seafarers and Protect the Commercial Viability of the Shipping Industry
February 08, 2024 – VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare, has launched a proactive 24/7 healthcare program to help safeguard seafarers and protect the commercial viability of the shipping industry. With…
At its annual winter meeting in London, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), confirmed that the global marine insurance market is continuing to support trade in the Red Sea…
MAIB Safety Bulletin: Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905) on 6 October 2023, Newhaven, England
MAIB has published a Safety Bulletin detailing serious concerns about failures of chains in quick-release gear on fishing vessels. Recommendations have been made to owners, operators and skippers of scallop…
Action must be taken now to be ready for future crewing challenges, says Filipino crewing specialists Senator
The industry needs to take action now to be ready for future crewing challenges and ensure quality seafarers are staying in their careers at sea, says manning agency Senator Crewing…
• The UK Supreme Court recently gave judgment in The Polar, ruling that the cargo interests were liable for their share of a ransom payment claimed in general average. • Shipowners may need…
Tototheo Maritime provides Starlink to Orion Reederei revolutionizing connectivity and crew welfare
TototheoMaritime proudly announces its partnership with Orion Reederei, a prominent ship management company based in Germany, in a transformative move towards enhancing connectivity and crew well-being. Orion Reederei manages a…
Crew fears over escalating piracy and war risk threats contribute to fall in seafarer happiness
The Mission to Seafarers’ Happiness Index shows another fall in seafarer happiness in Q4 2023, with concerns over workload, stagnated wages, social isolation and lack of respect LONDON, 30 January…