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Crewtoo Seafarers Happiness Index reveals mariners dread port calls

Many myths about HIV transmission remain - worries about weight, depression and alcohol use ITF has published a report entitled as '''A broader vision of seafarer wellbeing: survey of ITF maritime affiliates on HIV/AIDS, health and wellbeing'' based on a survey where34 trade unions and 608 seafarers were questioned. The survey highlights the need for continuing work on HIV/AIDS and wellbeing among seafarers.The results may be surprising:Despite all the work that has gone into education about HIV/AIDS, many myths about its transmission remain:only 17 percent of respondents believed condoms are effective in preventing it 46 percent believe it can be spread in food and drink. there are high levels of anxiety about working with HIV-positive workmates, an attitude the ITF is committed to eliminating by ensuring that seafarers have correct information about HIV risk. Other major findingsreporting worries about weight, depression and alcohol use.On average half of them were worried about their weight,almost 60 percent experience back/joint pain at workIn one labour supplying country 75 percent know workmates who are depressed.Between six and 41 percent, depending on country, knew workmates who had considered suicide.ITF maritime coordinator Jacqueline Smith explained: We believe this is the most exhaustive current investigation into this ...

First Seafarer Happiness Report shows a satisfaction level of 6,42

Life onboard a DFDS vessel

Black sea unions promote film on substandard seafarer conditions

WSS: Clean and healthy working practices at sea

Nautilus International welcomes guidance from ILO on how companies should prevent workplace violence On United Nations day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nautilus International has welcomedguidance from the International Labour Organisation on how companies should prevent workplace violence.The guidance, which covers how companies should implement theoccupational safety and health provision of the Maritime Labour Convention, includes paragraphs on what constitutes workplace violence and calls on shipowners to develop workplace violence prevention policies.The guidance also calls on shipowners to carry out training on the factors that contribute to workplace violence and the Union is encouraging companies to use thevideo, joint industry guidance and workbook especially developed by the shipping industry for this training.The 20-minute video, guidance and accompanying training workbook identifies bullying and harassment practices which can occur onboard and calls for a zero tolerance approach and cultural shift onboard EU-flagged vessels in the future. Nautilus has also produced its own guidance'Protect and Respect' which includes its commitment to support members if they are bullied or harassed at sea.'The safe and efficient operation of any ship relies on good team work, and crew morale can be severely affected by a culture of harassment and bullying,' explained Mr Dickinson.'This is ...

Ship traffic threatens blue whales