Tag: seafarer safety

Today sees the launch of a landmark Code of Conduct and self-assessment tool developed to protect the rights and welfare of the seafarers.

With close to 85% of Singapore’s population fully vaccinated, the country will extend the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) to nine more countries in order to reclaim its status as an international hub with global connectivity.

In an effort to boost crew mental health amid the outbreak, Sailors' Society and Standard Club released tips on how to cope with the impact of COVID-19.

Shipping companies will need to create a culture of care if they are to adequately address the health and welfare needs of seafarers.

Seafarer wellbeing has been a focal topic for shipping industry in recent years and specifically during the Covid-19 pandemic.

ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton urged that the maritime industry could face a labour supply shortage if it does not recognise the contributions of seafarers during the pandemic.

UK MCA released guidance on mitigating the risk of serious injury from whole body vibration on small vessels.

Recognizing the special circumstances seafarers experience in accessing vaccination due to their working conditions, NHS issued a new guidance focusing on crew vaccination.

The Australian Government must urgently implement a nationally-consistent best-practice plan for crew changes on international trading vessels following the preventable death of a seafarer during a high-risk transfer off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this week, ITF urged.

As part of activities in support of Day of the Seafarer June 25, 2021, Maritime Authority of Jamaica conducted a survey focusing on Jamaican seafarers.