Tag: seafarers welfare

Global shipping influencers applauded the changes brought by IMO’s Facilitation Convention that shapes the future of maritime transport.

A ballistic missile strike on a bulk carrier while it was docked at Odessa Port has resulted in four fatalities.

With the enactment of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, new guidelines have been introduced to address key concerns such as third-doctor referrals, judgment execution, and claims handling.

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez emphasized India’s role in sustainable shipping and seafarer welfare. 

ITF and Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance mental health and wellbeing training of Fillipino seafarers. 

Gard highlighted global piracy trends, noting that while attacks decreased by 3% in 2024, it remained a persistent threat to seafarers.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) reported that several flag states are hindering efforts to resolve abandonment cases.

New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. 

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to safeguard seafarers from becoming collateral damage in conflicts.

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