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2023 SEAFiT Crew Survey: Internet connectivity is the number one wellbeing factor for seafarers

The 2023 SEAFiT Crew survey, which is the largest survey on crew welfare conducted worldwide with the participation of 1.6K ships and 19K seafarers, highlighted as a key outcome that the internet plays a vital role for life onboard. Over 70% of the crew members do not experience difficulties in establishing good relationships with their colleagues and rely on high-quality internet access to maintain connections and communicate with their loved ones back on land, a need expressed by an astounding 91% of participants.

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2023 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum: Sailing into the future with best practices for proactive crew management

The 3rd SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum took place on Thursday 26th of October 2023 at the Ballroom 1 (Level 3) of The Westin Singapore, where it became apparent that shifting from a reactive to proactive approach involves embracing emerging technologies, such as digital navigation tools, and prioritizing the development of soft skills for seafarers. This transformation also encompasses a focus on ESG performance, fostering a safety culture 2.0, and complying with evolving regulations like STCW and ILO MLC.

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2023 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum: Priority areas for maritime stakeholders to elevate seafarers’ welfare

The 2nd SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum took place on Tuesday 24th of October 2023 at the Luzon Ballroom of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Philippines, focusing on the various needs of seafarers and strategies to improve their working and living conditions. As Philippines is a prominent seafaring nation, the event took place right at the heart of this profession.

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Women in Maritime: Small steps can make a difference towards a more diverse and inclusive industry

Women seafarers make up just 2% of the crewing workforce and are predominately found in the cruise sector, while in ship-owning companies, they make up 34% of the workforce. Women may be less but that doesn’t mean they should be less-than. As the maritime industry strives to be more diverse and inclusive, women should not be left out, a panel during the 2023 Crew Welfare Week highlighted.

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