Tag: life onboard

The safety of both crew members and passengers aboard ships is of paramount importance. The storage and distribution of potable water aboard vessels presents a unique challenge, particularly in a confined environment. Proper management is critical to prevent bacterial contamination and ensure the water remains safe for consumption.

Many people equate rest with sleep. Yet, despite getting enough hours in bed, they still feel drained. The issue isn’t just a lack of sleep — it’s a lack of the right kind of rest.

Human performance is influenced by numerous factors, and one deserves greater attention today: crew confidence. In this article, Green-Jakobsen highlights the increased need to monitor, discuss, and develop crew confidence levels if we want to enhance human performance.

The Brazilian immigration authority has broadened visa exemption for holders of the Chinese Seafarer Passport.

International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) has issued a circular informing about the guidelines for handling and transporting DRI.

On March 26th, the Global Maritime Forum announced the publication of the '9 Sustainable Crewing Guidelines' by the All Aboard Alliance, aimed at improving working conditions at sea and addressing the projected 90,000-seafarer shortfall by 2026.

In its latest maritime safety awareness bulletin, AMSA highlights the importance of effective risk assessment.

Elcome International has introduced a high-speed internet service which is changing how ship managers provide internet access at sea. Over 30,000 seafarers have already used the pay-as-you-go service since its launch in September 2024.

South Korean shipping companies are increasingly turning to Starlink, to address the social isolation of sailors.

Your kidneys are complex and essential organs that perform many critical functions to keep you healthy. On the occasion of this year’s World Kidney Day (WKD), that took place on March 13, let’s highlight potentially life-changing impact of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease.