Tag: life onboard

Kunal Pathak, Loss Prevention Manager, Asia at Gard P&I Club, highlights that the industry needs to change mindset, switching from the typical blame culture to safety learning through incidents and human errors.

The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) has agreed on a 6% wage increase for seafarers covered by the 2024-2027 IBF Framework Agreement.

The Liberian Administration has released an advisory is to inform interested parties how to comply with the recent focused trend of inspection of machinery spaces by various Port State Control (PSC) regimes.

A captain must lead and motivate the crew, have a positive approach and support them through all difficulties, states Capt. Cristian Bacanu.

According to West P&I Club, it is a requirement that all vessels carry the correct gas detection equipment onboard when carrying specific cargo; otherwise, the crew will be unable to evaluate the associated risks or hazards of the cargo carried onboard. 

On this year’s World Gratitude Day, celebrated annually on 21st September, we explain how expressing gratitude can improve one's quality of life. This day serves as an international observance encouraging people to reflect on their blessings and express their gratitude.

The term "gut health" is used to describe the condition of the digestive system as a whole. Taking care of the digestive system is essential, since it affects so many other systems in the body.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Stuart Rivers, Chief Executive at the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) which is the umbrella charity for the UK Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets, said that connectivity, food, and shore leave continue to be essential for seafarers, just as they are for ordinary people.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agendas and strategies are a rising trend within the maritime industry in its effort to be more sustainable. But does the maritime industry truly embrace diversity? What happens regarding sexuality and gender?

Signol has announced its partnership with Stolt Tankers to launch a pilot project to further reduce CO2 emissions from its fleet.