Tag: shore leave

 Stella Maris UK has called for urgent protections to stop seafarers being forced to choose between shore leave and adequate rest,

A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world’s seafarers.

In its Q2 2023 Seafarers Happiness Index report, the Mission to Seafarers noted that the percentage of happiness about seafarers’ ability to keep fit and healthy on board, has fallen to 6.9 from 7.1

The Mission to Seafarers published the findings of its Q2 2023 Seafarers Happiness Index report. The data from Q2 2023 show a significant drop in overall happiness to 6.77/10, down from 7.1/10 in Quarter 1.

The Mission to Seafarers published the findings of its Q1 2023 Seafarers Happiness Index report. The data from Q1 2023 shows a drop against all question areas, with the exception of connectivity.

The Mission to Seafarers published the findings of its Q3 2022 Seafarers Happiness Index report. Seafarer happiness levels reached 7.3/10, up from 7.21 last quarter, which follows a sustained increase in seafarer satisfaction, after a record low of 5.85 recorded in Q1 of this year.

Stella Maris announced that the plight of a crew from a bulk carrier who had been denied shore leave and whose work contracts had been extended, has finally ended, following their intervention.

Chennai Port has agreed to grant Indian seafarers shore leave, provided they adhere to basic protocols of undergoing dual vaccination and wearing masks.

In a recent marine notice, AMSA draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

In a message ahead of Sea Sunday on 10th July, the Vatican said that some governments and some shipping companies must no longer use the pandemic “as an excuse” for banning the crew from going ashore.