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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Seafarers’ lives matter
Our first priority is the safety of seafarers. Ships transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are Houthi…
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Seafarer wellbeing under threat amid geopolitical conflict
Shipping charities and unions have aired concerns that seafarer safety and well-being is being overlooked as they get caught…
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Survive where others die
According to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), a total of 2,510 critical incidents were reported on board ships…
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Report underscores ongoing Somali piracy threat
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) raises concern on the continued acts of maritime piracy off the coast of…
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Firefighting on a vessel
VIKING Life-saving Equipment has drawn on its experience as a leading supplier of professional-grade structural firefighting equipment to ensure…
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Seafarer abandonment sparks concern
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has today released its figures for the numbers of vessels abandoned in 2023…
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Maritime risk in conflict
In his annual Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) address, in December, the UK’s Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir…
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Maritime workers and Mesothelioma
Military and commercial ships often contain products made with asbestos. For decades, manufacturers used this dangerous material to…
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The realities behind seafarers’ statistics
The Mission to Seafarers’ Happiness Index shows another fall in seafarer happiness in Q4 2023, with concerns over workload,…
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New measures to prevent bullying and harassment
The measures are the result of a process that was initiated after a rapport last year documented serious challenges…
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