Seafarers
Seafaring Profession, Ship Crew, Seafarer Welfare, Seafarer Rights
Seafarers say shore leave serves as respite of life at sea
According to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index Quarter 3 2023, shore leave serves as a valuable respite from the challenges of life at sea, a
Algeria arrests eight Filipino seafarers for alleged cocaine trafficking
The relatives of eight Filipino seafarers who were arrested on July 28, 2023 in Algeria for alleged cocaine trafficking, said they were unjustly accused and detained. The
Serving as beacon of hope to seafarers
Working at sea is rough and unpredictable. The Mission to Seafarers Singapore (MtSS), part of the Mission to Seafarers with presence at over 200 ports
Seafarers find complexities in interactions, relationships working onboard vessels
How happy about interaction with crew on board? According to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index Quarter 3 2023, the feedback
ILO rebukes UK government over failures to protect P&O illegally sacked seafarers
The UN workers’ rights watchdog, the International Labor Organization (ILO), has rebuked the UK government over failures following the P&O
Camaraderie of supportive crew helps seafarers’ morale when at sea
According to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index Quarter 3 2023, the general satisfaction level of seafarers dropped down from 6.71
Seafarer dies after working 38 hours straight, family wants justice
Will working for 38 hours straight and under the scorching heat of the sun kill an otherwise healthy seafarer? The
EU takes action to combat forced labor in fishing industry
Activists urge Thai government to protect migrant fishing crew
The call by leading international NGOs comes as Thailand’s leading political parties have promised to roll back crucial fisheries regulations. 84 civil society organizations, including
St Kitts and Nevis Flag State forsakes over 30 seafarers already abandoned by shipowner
The St Kitts and Nevis (SKN) ship registry has evaded its responsibility to more than 30 seafarers by deregistering three ships on which they are
A step forward for IMO’s Cape Town Agreement on fishing safety
Republic of Nicaragua’s accession marks major step for 2012 Cape Town Agreement entry into force and improved fishing vessel safety. A crucial milestone has been
Survey shows worrying downward trend of seafarers’ satisfaction at work
Seafarers are feeling less happy and there are statistics to prove it. Every quarter, the Mission to Seafarers conducts a survey to determine how seafarers
Navigating dangerous waters in midst of perilous times
Calls with loved ones sustain seafarers’ mental health when at sea
Shipowner drives seafarer to commit suicide while world looks on
Unions, employers agree to 6% pay boost for 250,000 seafarers
Seafarers face many occupational health risks
Seafarers are often exposed to many occupational risk factors and face tough and harsh working conditions. The demanding working environment, which includes exposure to noises,
Real-life ship arrest: A lawyer’s experience of maritime enforcement
Claims and disputes prevail in shipping. The challenge when these arise is that it involves a complex interplay of countries, jurisdictions and transnational law. Maritime
Don’t get caught out by fraud, never let crime pay, says IUMI
A high-profile fraud case has highlighted a number of issues that marine insurers should recognize and learn from if they are to continue to provide
Countering maritime piracy in Southeast Asia
Maritime piracy is a concern for the relevant authorities in Southeast Asia. According to the 2023 mid-year report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau, which
Hapag-Lloyd welcomes 69 new apprentices
In August, 69 young men and women are starting their training at Hapag-Lloyd in Hamburg. Some of the apprentices will learn traditional maritime professions, including
Death in confined spaces: A hidden danger
International freight transport insurer TT Club is seeking to draw attention to the life-threatening hazards caused by enclosed and confined spaces prevalent throughout the global
EU fisheries committee cracks down on forced labor
Unscrupulous operators have avoided sanctions for egregious exploitation of their workers for too long. Recently, with the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries’ vote in favor
Mandatory seafarer employment standards needed for troubled ferries sector
A bilateral agreement was signed July 24 in Paris between France and the United Kingdom over voluntary seafarer employment and welfare standards. While the sentiment
Ship captain provides inspiration through vlogging
Australian maritime watchdog urges pilot ladder safety
Taiwan modernizes naval defense in face of China’s threat of invasion
Amidst persistent military threats from China regarding the One China Policy, Taiwan is striving to modernize its air and naval
Marcos stands firm in meeting with Xi over South China Sea tension
For the second time this year, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a
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