Seafarers
Updated with the latest seafarers’ news tailored for maritime professionals. This dedicated section covers vital topics including industry regulations, safety protocols, career opportunities, and global maritime trends. This is relevant for both professionals working at sea or ashore. The news updates ensure to always be informed about the issues that matter most to seafarers. Explore insights from experts, policy changes, and the latest innovations in maritime technology, all curated to support and enhance the seafaring career.
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Maersk Tankers hires more women than men
Shipping has historically attracted a rather homogenous group of talents in terms of skillsets and backgrounds. At a time…
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6 things seafarers wish you knew
In celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, Oceans Arena Stage hosted the panel “Welcome on board: What seafarers…
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What is maritime safety?
Due to the vastness of the oceans, safety has always been foundational to the shipping industry. The shipping industry…
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Finding a place for female seafarers
Founded by three pioneering women seafarers of India in 2017, the Inter- national Women Seafarers Foundation (IWSF) works enthusiastically…
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Shipowners and seafarers agree on minimum wage
Maritime transport is the only sector with a formally recognised global minimum wage, which has existed for seafarers since…
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Polar operations safer
IMO has completed the latest in a series of four eLearning/virtual regional train-the-trainer workshops (September 2019 – December 2021)…
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Bring vaccines to seafarers
In early spring 2021, as the COVID-19 vaccine became available in the U.S., MTS, an organization dedicated to supporting…
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What will it mean to be a seafarer?
Big changes are on the horizon in terms of green technology, automation and regulation – but how will these…
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Impossible to carry out crew changes
Blog of the week by Eva Lianne Berger-Veldkamp This week I received a message from one of my seafaring friends…
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Liability issues arising from vaccination of seafarers
ICS Guidance addresses legal, liability and insurance issues that could potentially arise for shipowners from or in connection with…
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