More former cadets accuse USCG Academy over sexual assaults
Nine additional cadets at the USCG Academy have formally accused overseers of the service academy of failing to address sexual violence.
Read moreDetailsNine additional cadets at the USCG Academy have formally accused overseers of the service academy of failing to address sexual violence.
Read moreDetailsFollowing the announcement of ISWAN's campaign: ‘Safe at sea…it takes all of us!’ in the beginning of this month, the organization announced the release of practical guidance on addressing inappropriate behaviour and building strong support networks.
Read moreDetailsA new report, titled the "Survey on Gender Equality in Indian Maritime Industry (2024)", released last week, shedding light on the significant strides and ongoing challenges for women in the Indian maritime sector over the past five years.
Read moreDetailsThe maritime industry has historically been male-dominated. However, as times change and the world progresses, fostering a welcoming environment for women onboard can greatly benefit the industry, agreed experts during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.
Read moreDetailsIn an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Jill Jarnsäter and Cajsa Jersler Fransson introduce the REDO initiative, which encompasses several projects aimed at transforming onboard culture to foster a better social work environment for all seafarers.
Read moreDetailsMental health is a key aspect of wellness; thus, it is important to build an effective strategy that provides policies for creating an ideal environment on board, ensuring that seafarers' mental health does not suffer. Among many issues to consider, every vessel needs to have established measures to address harassment and bullying.
Read moreDetailsData from the first quarter of 2024 from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) helpline SeafarerHelp points to the complex working conditions facing many seafarers.
Read moreDetailsIMO MSC 108, which took place from 15 to 24 May 2024, adopted amendments to STCW Code that aim to prevent and respond to violence and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.
Read moreDetailsThe third installment in the American Club’s series of animations on SASH Awareness suggests that anyone witnessing such a situation should take an active role in speaking up and saying something.
Read moreDetailsThe American Club publishes the second instalment of animations on SASH Awareness to raise awareness of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) onboard.
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