Tag: life onboard

The recently reported cases of abuse on commercial ships are shocking but sadly not that unusual according to Charles Watkins, CEO of Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).

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.

A new report published by Inmarsat indicates that seafarers are largely in favour of greater digitalisation but that a sizeable proportion of those working at sea also fear shrinking job opportunities.

A new initiative launched by the UAE aims to address the needs of sailors and seafarers by improving their working conditions and quality of life, helping them overcome challenges they face because of the pandemic and travel restrictions.

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 occasion of this year’s Day of the Seafarer on June 25th, our special column is dedicated to all seafarers who currently face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Industry stakeholders appreciate their efforts and they have been in talks for improving their lives onboard. In that regard, we have asked many experts to provide feedback on improving crew welfare.

To mark this year’s IMO Day of the Seafarer on 25 June, Lloyd’s Register and Lloyd’s Register Foundation have launched a new report ‘Shining a light on seafarer wellbeing’.

Commencing positive and committed steps towards improving seafarer wellbeing on board, the Shipowners’ Club has created its own “Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers” (Medisea).

As we progress through the year, the shipping industry faces a particularly complex landscape. The ongoing effects of the pandemic, recent outbreaks of monkeypox, and geopolitical conflict continue to affect crew change and crewing recruitment, even as the industry prioritises lower emissions and cleaner technologies.