Tag: seafarers welfare

The Director General of Shipping in India has signed a MoU with Sailors‘ Society to strengthen welfare for the maritime sector in India.

InterManager expressed concern over the increasingly harsh treatment of ship crews in some parts of the world, and is actively participating in industry discussions to assess the extent of the problem and address seafarers’ criminalization.

From 23 December 2024, the updated Marine Order 11 including new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) came into effect.

On 23 December 12 of the 21 crewmembers from the DEBI, a vessel seized by Indian authorities a year ago, were allowed to leave.

UK P&I Club offers insight in regards to repatriating sick and injured seafarers - the process of returning a seafarer to their home country.

The UK MCA proposed internet access for seafarers while at sea and diet requirements to reflect the needs of the seafarer.

OneCare Group (OCG) has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partner Programme, an initiative aiming to encourage the development of new solutions towards a zero-harm maritime industry.

In its latest Crew Watch, Britannia P&I Club explains that when seafarers are overly tired, the likelihood of making poor decisions increases and physical reaction times slow down, putting their safety at greater risk.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Sundeep Sequeira, Area Sales Manager – Singapore, One Learn Global, explored trends regarding seafarers' mental health.

The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to two sets of nominees at annual IMO Awards ceremony.