With the story Our Family and the Sea, seafarers who are separated from their families can create meaningful moments with their children. This heart-warming book thoughtfully explores the stress of separation…
The maritime industry is on the verge of a new era in connectivity with the launch of The Hood, a social platform built with a bold mission: to unite seafarers,…
The 84th Anniversary of Greece’s second most important event in its modern history and in particular in the Military and National one, comes at “no better time” given what takes place…
RMT has called for Crown Estate profits to be used to secure decent contracts, pay and working conditions for offshore workers. In its annual report, Crown Estate profits have…
Tory government fails to protect seafarers as new French legislation comes into force Maritime union, RMT has criticised the Tory government for its failure to introduce mandatory protections for seafarers,…
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…
Some 69% of seafarers believe connectivity needs improving on ships, according to a newly-published survey. Results from The UK Port Welfare Seafarers’ Survey, published by leading maritime charity the Merchant Navy Welfare…
Following the AGM, the Annual Vassilopitta event of the GSCC (Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee) took place last Thursday at the Hall of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in Staple…
MCTC, the industry leading full catering management provider, is closely monitoring global rice markets, as concerns rise over India’s decision to impose restrictions on non-basmati rice exports. There are growing…
Funding for a project that ensures seafarers and fishers can gain unlimited internet access during visits to UK ports has been given the go-ahead for another year. The UK Port…
Massive changes facing the shipping world call for new seafarer training and upskilling programmes to ensure operational safety. A DNV study, commissioned by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), examines the…
Although shipmanagers and owners are taking ever greater steps to protect their crews, the fact is that piracy is rife throughout parts of Asia, Africa and the Americas and it…
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To ensure that seafarers can contact family, friends, and loved ones in earthquake-affected areas, KVH plans to provide free calls to Turkey and Syria to seafarers using KVH VSAT systems…
KVH Managed Firewall and Cloud Email value-added services available to commercial fleets to enhance maritime connectivity using KVH TracNet and TracPhone solutions MIDDLETOWN, RI – January 19, 2023 – KVH Industries, Inc.,…
Stella Maris unveils mental health support platform for Ukrainian seafarers and families The Stella Maris chaplain and volunteers still operating in Odesa are facing increasing demands for mental health support…
To commemorate the World Maritime Day, established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as an expression of gratitude to demonstrate the support of the Republic of Panama to the key…
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim is scheduled to visit the port of Odesa on Monday (29 August), to see at first-hand the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and hear how ship safety and port management is…
Learning services provider, OneLearn Global (OLG) has launched an online eShop to empower seafarers who want to progress their careers – by investing in their own learning. In recognition of…
Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s First Lady, has highlighted the plight of Ukraine’s children to the world at large during an interview with NBC while in the USA appealing for more weapons.…
A vitally-important project that ensures seafarers and fishermen can gain high-speed internet access while visiting UK ports to contact family and friends has been extended for another year. The UK…
The deadline is fast-approaching for a prestigious welfare award in the maritime sector. The Annual Award for Service to Seafarers’ Welfare, founded in 1988 by Southampton-based charity the Merchant Navy…
CYPRUS, 20th April 2022: The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has collaborated with the financial institutions in Cyprus to facilitate the opening of bank accounts for seafarers affected by the war…
Columbia Shipmanagement, together with its owning company and its clients, have raised an unprecedented €1.4 million and assembled a team of 320 psychologists, mostly from Ukraine, to aid traumatised families…
Marine Society has announced the launch of their latest bursary scheme – the Marine Society Green Skills Bursary. The bursary is aimed at seafarers who are looking to obtain qualifications…