The Mission to Seafarers launches on board Mental Health Champions Programme Webinars and podcasts will provide seafarers with confidence to promote wellness at sea and build peer to peer networks…
Get on board with wellness to stop a mental health disaster: Sailors’ Society’s plea to the maritime industry Charity announces launch of free Wellness at Sea e-learning for all seafarers …
Day of the Seafarer – Combining family life with a career at sea Day of the Seafarer Combining family life with a career at sea Join us at this Nautical…
First international treaty to address violence and harassment comes into force The International Labour Organization is to launch a global campaign to promote ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention.…
Cadet berths are crucial to future crewing pipeline The importance of providing proper cadet berths in order to train the crew of the future was highlighted by employers, educators and…
RMT pays tribute to Merchant Seafarers’ Humanitarian and Rescue work SEAFARER UNION RMT today paid tribute to the humanitarian principles that its members continue to uphold on seas across the…
HRAS: Death of Master, Food and Water Shortages and Failure in State Support leaves Crew Desperate Death of Master, Food and Water Shortages and Failure in State Support leaves Crew…
We’re Half Way There! Will You Join Our Efforts to Circumnavigate the Globe? A Tribute to Seafarers Around the World: Walk, Jog, Cycle and Swim to Honor Mariners and Circumnavigate…
RMT raises safety concerns over Calmac catamaran charter CALMAC Union RMT has raised safety concerns over the Pentalina catamaran which the Scottish Government is considering for charter on CalMac routes. …
Global minimum tax: a game changer for EU shipping? Thursday, June 10 – Brussels In light of the G7 summit of leaders starting this Friday, the ETF reiterates its call…
UK Club issues crew health advice on panic disorders In collaboration with I.M.E.Q., Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I Club, discusses the prevalence of stress and panic attacks…
ISWAN launches vaccination drive for Indian seafarers In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in India, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched a ‘Vaccination Drive…
Transport and offshore union RMT today responded to the Government’s creation of a single enforcement body for workers’ rights RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch commented: “We need to see more details…
Hot Port News from GAC 07-Jun-2021 WORKS AT TUAS WESTERN COASTSingapore SUBMARINE CABLE LAYING FROM CHUNG HOM KOK TO WATERS EAST OF HONG KONGHong Kong CHARGE INCREASE & INTRODUCTION OF…
We’ve Made It a Quarter Way Around the Globe! Will You Join Our Efforts? A Tribute to Seafarers Around the World: Walk, Jog, Cycle and Swim to Honor Mariners and…
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 76th session, 10-17 June 2021 MEPC 76 will be held remotely, from 10-17 June 2021 Documents and media accreditation Media accreditation: imo.org – accredited media will be given individual access to…
Hot Port News from GAC 02-Jun-2021 UPDATED CREW CHANGE REGULATIONSIndonesia CHARGES TO RISE IN LINE WITH CPIFremantle, Australia TONNAGE CHARGES TO RISE BY 20-25%Port Hedland, Australia COUNTRY ENTRY MEASURES FROM…
American Club Circular no. 12/21 – Pre-Employment Medical examination (PEME) and Covid-19: an update JUNE 2, 2021CIRCULAR NO. 12/21TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member:PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) AND COVID-19:…
Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed The wreck of sunken fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing off the coast of Colwyn Bay on 27 January, has been raised from…
MarISOT MarISOT – Maritime Immersive Safe Oceans Technology Technology Overview The competitiveness and development of the maritime sector together with the continuous effort on increasing operations performance while reducing operational…
Lloyd’s Register Foundation calls on the maritime industry to help identify interventions to improve seafarers’ mental health long-term Lloyd’s Register Foundation, which helps to protect life and property by supporting…
Seafarers’ Relief Fund reaches US$530,000 in pledges towards Covid-19 Seafarer Crisis: US$400,00 in grands issued Grants to be put to work in India, including the purchase of oxygenators, estimated to save…
IMCA eCMID System Updates– May 2021 The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published the latest set of updates to its eCMID vessel inspection system, which offers a safety management system health check for offshore vessels. Changes…
Bad diet can make seafarers less productive Unhealthy eating can cut productivity levels among seafarers by 20%, highlighting the need for shipping companies to hire a catering management provider that…
Consultation on new safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels New rules which would tighten up safety for those who have to work in enclosed spaces on board vessels are being…