Tag: crew welfare

In the recently published InterManager's General Principles of Conduct and Action, the Association emphasizes on eradicating prejudice and discrimination in shipping on characteristics such as Race, Gender, Age, Religion/belief, Sexual orientation, Pregnancy and Disability - to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all.

The International Transport Workers' Federation UK has granted funds to Nigeria through the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) to construct a Seafarers Recreation Centre in collaboration with the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

Francesco Gargiulo explains how IMEC tackles the current challenges facing the industry and calls for a change in mindset regarding crew welfare. Seafarers’ welfare initiatives should not be perceived as a cost but rather as an investment, he comments.

The Seafarers International Research Centre is undertaking a study to assist ports, employers, and governments in improving healthcare for working seafarers in the cruise and cargo sectors.

The 3rd SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum was a full day event that took place on Thursday 22nd of February 2024 at the Empire Riverside Hotel, Hamburg, Germany, where the latest maritime trends, including digitalization and decarbonization were explored, taking safety and the human factor into consideration.

Abdulgani Serang, Programme Development Manager at ITF Seafarers’ Trust, emphasizes the need to move beyond mere "attitude paralysis" and take tangible actions towards enhancing crew welfare. He advocates for regulatory updates that prioritize welfare as an inherent right for seafarers, underlining the crucial role of maritime organizations in implementing measures to create a supportive environment that addresses stress and fatigue.

InterManager has gained support from industry stakeholders such as DNV, Lloyd’s Register, and Steamship Mutual for its General Principles of Conduct and Action.

The 5th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum was a full day event that took place on Wednesday 31st of January 2024 at the Columbia Venue Centre of Columbia Plaza, Limassol, Cyprus, emphasizing on developing management strategies and appropriate skillsets to prepare maritime professionals for the shifting landscape that lays ahead.

According to NorthStandard P&I Club, in the aftermath of an incident on board that leads to serious or fatal injuries, the wellbeing of fellow crewmembers must not be forgotten, especially when there is potential to re-open emotional wounds during an investigation.

The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) reports that exceptional stresses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic may have eased, but life remains extremely challenging for many seafarers.