Tag: crew welfare

According to Al Jazeera, at least two people are dead and twelve others are missing after a fishing boat capsized in South Korea.

ClassNK has awarded the 'ELW (HP)' (Excellent Living and Working Environment - Hydroponics) notation to the bulk carrier ROYAL LAUREL, owned by Tokei Kaiun Ltd for its onboard vegetable grower. 

Marine Medical Solutions is raising awareness to the urgent need for an updated edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships, last published in May 2007.

U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport responded to a vessel fire that occurred in the engine room of the Stuyvesant near St. John’s River.

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, based on data collected in Quarter 3 of 2024, reveals a slight increase in the overall index score to 7.16 out of 10, up from 6.99 in the previous quarter, indicating a gentle upward trend in seafarer happiness.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has announced a trial of the new network service “NexusWave,” developed by Inmarsat Maritime.

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum took place on 23rd of October 2024, at The Westin Singapore, where the latest developments regarding safety and crew welfare were discussed amongst esteemed experts and professionals from all corners of the maritime industry.

The 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum took place on 3rd of October 2024, at the Grand Hyatt, Athens, focusing on the latest developments that shape maritime safety and sustainability, as well as the current realities that impact global shipping trade. 

On the occasion of this year's World Maritime Day, which focused on ways to enhance maritime safety, ShipMoney highlighted the critical role of digital payment solutions in improving safety across global shipping operations.

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, is reporting a noticeable decrease in emergency medical disembarkations, attributing this positive trend to the proactive health measures implemented in collaboration with the OneCare Group, a comprehensive health and wellbeing platform that includes Marine Medical Solutions (MMS).