Carnival named among the best employers for women
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, announced it has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes, among a list of 300 employers.
Read moreCarnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, announced it has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes, among a list of 300 employers.
Read moreSeafaring is considered among the most risky jobs, due to a combination of the hazardous nature of work, as well as the lifestyle onboard. Along with the risk of occupational accidents, seafarers have to deal with a demanding environment of increased stress and workload, triggering an adverse impact on their physical wellbeing.
Read moreIn the pandemic era, adopting a good laundry hygiene for a clean and healthy environment onboard is more important than ever. Although, it is currently unclear how long the COVID-19 virus can survive on fabric, since many items of clothing involve plastic and metal elements, the virus might live for a few hours to several days.
Read moreMission to Seafarers published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index Q2 focusing on the continuous impact of COVID-19 on the welfare of seafarers and their families.
Read moreIn an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Revd Canon Andrew Wright, Secretary General, The Mission to Seafarers, notes that the pandemic brought much stress and anxiety to seafarers’ life, which has undermined mental well-being
Read moreIn light of the humanitarian crisis that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) highlights the importance of ensuring that the crew members maintain a good mental health.
Read moreMore than 80% of the world’s commercial goods are delivered on board cargo ships, and thousands of merchant sailors who run these ships are now stuck due to COVID-19. Some of these workers have started to refer to their vessels as floating prisons.
Read moreDuring the challenging times arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, Inmarsat investigates the role of technology in enhancing crew welfare onboard, health and wellbeing at sea.
Read moreUK based seafarers' wellness organization ISWAN announced launch of a two-week digital campaign, aiming to highlight the importance of connecting with others for crew wellbeing.
Read moreIn a recently published Marine Notice, AMSA outlines the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave during the period of disruption that has been caused by COVID-19.
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