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Thank you seafarers

Can you imagine life without your laptop or phone? The video, produced by MPA Singapore, is a grateful address towards seafarers, men and women, who work tirelessly on board ships, in order to transport all necessities to each one of us. On 25th June 2017, the Day of Seafarers, MPA calls everyone to thank seafarers for their efforts.

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ISWAN: Seafarers isolated but not alone

On the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer, ISWAN highlighted the indisputable importance of the seafarers for the world, noting that without them, "half of the world would starve while the other half would freeze." However, despite their importance, seafarers in 2017 are still being abandoned, mistreated, kidnapped and held hostage by pirates, bullied and treated as commodities.

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UN IMO: With hidden lives vital to our own, 'seafarers matter'

On the occasion of the International Day of the Seafarer, on 25 June, and highlighting the challenges faced by seafarers, the UN IMO has called on everyone around the world to show appreciation for their vital contributions. Mr Kitack Lim, IMO Secretary-General, noted that, even though seafaring can provide the basis for a fulfilling and life-long career, it is still a very difficult and demanding job.

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