Tag: Day of the Seafarer

On the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer 2024, INTERCARGO would like to express its heartfelt appreciation of seafarers, the truly unsung heroes of the sea, and their families worldwide.

June 25th marks a special day every year, dedicated to the industry’s most valuable asset—our seafarers. For the 2024 International Day of the Seafarer, SAFETY4SEA asked key stakeholders to share their messages and pay tribute to all the wonderful people working onboard and ashore who form the heart of shipping.

This year's International Day of the Seafarer has arrived, and the entire maritime industry is celebrating its about two million seafarers who keep global markets functioning and supply chains going.

On the occasion of this year’s Day of the Seafarer on June 25th, our special column asks maritime stakeholders to share their perspectives on what industry's agenda should involve in the next five (5) years to further support crew welfare and wellbeing.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released a short video message from the IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim about this year's theme for Day of the Seafarer (25th June).

Seafarer wellbeing has always been a focal topic for Standard Club and this year we join the maritime industry in celebrating the annual Day of the Seafarer (DotS) for the twelfth time on 25 June, says Mr. Min Jie Lee, Club's Loss Prevention Executive.

On the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer 2022, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim appraised seafarers, saying that "every seafarer's journey is unique."

On the occasion of this year’s Day of the Seafarers, we are glad to host an interview with Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, who urges industry stakeholders to take tangible action in order seafarers to feel valued in their roles.

On the Day of the Seafarer 2022, INTERCARGO thanks seafarers who have served selflessly during the pandemic, and those are still caught up amid the disruptions caused by the situation in Ukraine.

Seafaring is a rewarding career which offers a lifetime of opportunities and can create strong friendships, but the shipping industry needs to embrace change and improve its safety record in order to fully support its people, says Captain Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General of InterManager.