Tag: crew welfare

The AMP met with ITF delegates, focusing on the protection and well-being of maritime workers sailing under the Panamanian flag.

Six crew members were rescued successfully by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) after the vessel MSV Salamath sank on 14 May. 

A Mexican Navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on 17 May leaving two people dead and 19 others injured.

Pakistani seafarers have been barred from disembarking their VLCC in India, highlighting rising tensions between the two countries.

IMarEST has published a complimentary guide for ship managers aiming to enhance the sector’s approach to mental health. 

The AMP announced on 9 May a 12% increase in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025.

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum took place on Wednesday 14th of May 2025 at the Empire Riverside Hotel, Hamburg, Germany, where various experts gathered to discuss the latest developments regarding maritime safety and operational efficiency.

UKMTO received on 11 May a report of an incident 80NM northwest of Jebel Ali, UAE, where a small craft collided with a vessel.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has officially launched “OceanCare,” a global wellbeing support program for seafarers aboard its vessels.

The Mission to Seafarers' latest edition of its quarterly Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed a steadying in seafarer satisfaction, marking a small rise to 6.98 out of 10, up from 6.91 in Q4 2024.