Tag: seafarers welfare

International Maritime Organization (IMO) released a video for the International Day for Women in Maritime (May 18) under the theme Mobilizing networks for gender equality.

Shipowners and seafarers participated actively in the 11th Meeting of the Embarking Committee, presided over by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) through the General Directorate of Seafarers, providing ideas and executing projects to achieve compliance with the set objectives that benefit Panamanian seafarers.

Seafarers, shipping companies and their agents can report incidents of corruption in Indian ports and seaside through a new, multilingual and 24/7 helpline provided by MACN in India and operated by ISWAN.

The International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) has recently released a safety guide to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations by using the master's authority.

The International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) has recently released a safety guide to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations due to rushing the tasks.

The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) have published a study on Seafarers and Recruitment Fees, which surveyed almost 5,000 seafarers.

ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) has secured the freedom for 13 abandoned Filipino seafarers stuck in Singapore for five months and has won $1 million back for crews.

In a recent ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) webinar, maritime and medical experts came together to discuss seafarers’ health and wellbeing, and what can be done to safeguard seafarers and make sure they are prepared for medical emergencies on board ships.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the distinguished shortlisted nominees for this year’s Crew Welfare Awards, following an online nomination process, initiated a few months ahead of the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, a virtual event that will take place 20-22 June.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a Maritime Safety Awareness report on fire safety in order to raise awareness of the risks and prevent further incidents.