Tag: surveys

UNODC, OBPjointly conduct survey of 66 Somali inmates accused of piracy UNODC and OBP jointly conducted an informal survey of 66 Somali inmates accused of piracy in Hargesia prison in Somaliland, Bosasso Prison in Puntland and Montagne Posee Prison in the Seychelles. The survey was on prisoner attitudes about piracy and effective deterrents. Surveys were conducted in the prisons by UNODC personnel; OBP designed and analyzed the survey data. This survey and its findings should be viewed through the lens of what prisoners wanted to report to the UNODC, and not a wholly neutral survey. With that caveat, the survey finds issues of relevance to UNODC and counter-piracy activities.The survey asked the prisoners to identify their motivations for going to sea were, if they knew anyone that had left piracy, and what their plans were post-prison. The survey also asked their opinion on the most effective deterrent to piracy, and what might stop piracy long-term.The survey found there is a clear economic basis for piracy, and long-term solutions to piracy may require addressing this. One prisoner reported going to sea because "My family is poor, so that's why I joined the pirates." and one reason for leaving piracy was that ...

The ITF and SRI report progress being made on the urgent issue of the criminalisation of seafarers

Moore Stephens says shipping faces increased exposure from failure to manage risk

  In association with the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the MARPOL Annex I Study (MAX1) is underway on oily water separators (OWS) and shipboard environmental management. The WOC is working to help ensure there is adequate industry input to the study. The study includes a survey – carried out on an anonymous basis – seeking information on OWS operations and shipboard waste management, particularly from shipowners/managers and vessel crews. The anonymous OWS operations and shipboard waste management survey is at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/max1survey. The deadline for survey input is Friday, 5 June. Members of the ocean business community are encouraged to participate in this anonymous survey in order to provide information on their experience with OWS systems. The study objectives can be found by clicking here. A MAX1 Conference (24 June, 2015, North Carolina) will address the study results and the path forward for vessel machinery space waste stream management. Martin & Ottaway, coordinator of the study, has developed a chronology of OWS issue and regulations. Source: World Ocean CouncilIn the start, I was forthright with you propecia before and after has changed my being. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. ...

DNV GL issued a Technical Update regarding the aspects relevant to the tail shaft surveys for oil lubricated tail shafts

EU launch survey on maritime piracy towards an EU Maritime Piracy Information network

Malta Transport Centre will be conducting surveys to determine the number of seafarers serving on board Maltese registered ships

Many myths about HIV transmission remain - worries about weight, depression and alcohol use ITF has published a report entitled as '''A broader vision of seafarer wellbeing: survey of ITF maritime affiliates on HIV/AIDS, health and wellbeing'' based on a survey where34 trade unions and 608 seafarers were questioned. The survey highlights the need for continuing work on HIV/AIDS and wellbeing among seafarers.The results may be surprising:Despite all the work that has gone into education about HIV/AIDS, many myths about its transmission remain:only 17 percent of respondents believed condoms are effective in preventing it 46 percent believe it can be spread in food and drink. there are high levels of anxiety about working with HIV-positive workmates, an attitude the ITF is committed to eliminating by ensuring that seafarers have correct information about HIV risk. Other major findingsreporting worries about weight, depression and alcohol use.On average half of them were worried about their weight,almost 60 percent experience back/joint pain at workIn one labour supplying country 75 percent know workmates who are depressed.Between six and 41 percent, depending on country, knew workmates who had considered suicide.ITF maritime coordinator Jacqueline Smith explained: We believe this is the most exhaustive current investigation into this ...

First Seafarer Happiness Report shows a satisfaction level of 6,42

BIMCO issues preliminary results of new seafarer survey A new survey being carried out as part of the BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report 2015 is directly engaging seafarers in order to understand their views on life at sea and outlook for the industry's manpower in the years ahead. Preliminary results of the new survey indicate that the majority of respondents are content with life at sea.The BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report, which has been published every five years since 1990, has traditionally been based on two main quantitative data sources from which the current seafarer supply and demand situation is estimated: a questionnaire completed by shipping companies and a questionnaire completed by national maritime administrations. In addition to those sources, the new Manpower Report will also solicit the opinions from a wider number of maritime professionals with knowledge of the sharp end' of the manpower supply situation, including seafarers, lecturers at maritime education and training (MET) institutions, manning agents, maritime unions, and port welfare workers. The survey of seafarers is the first of the targeted surveys for this year's report. More than 500 seafarers have already responded to the survey, representing over 40 nationalities.Some of the other preliminary findings include:Happy ships', timely wage payments ...