seafarers

By Roland Ekama  In a bid to unite stakeholders for the advancement of the maritime ecosystem, a new initiative known as the Waterside Centre has been launched. Established in 2025,…

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) reports a surging crisis in seafarer abandonment, with over 2,280 seafarers abandoned across 222 vessels so far this year . This marks a…

Many crew remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Greek-operated bulker in Red  Sea Eternity C — the Liberian-flagged bulker was attacked by Houthi drones and…

New figures from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)has revealed that seafarer abandonment is escalating sharply, with 158 cases recorded by May 2025, up from 119…

In a groundbreaking move shaking the maritime world, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released a bold new guide that puts seafarers—often…

French shipping giant , CMA CGM has launched a new website, cmaships.com an open gateway for seafarers from around the world to apply for positions aboard CMA CGM Group…

By Roland Ekama  The International Seafarers’ Union (ISU), which claims to represent seafarers, is being accused of enabling the exploitation of maritime workers rather than protecting…

The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, (NMNOWTSSA) has canvassed for adequate security for workers under the marine ecosystem with a view…

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), Synergy Maritime Group and India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), convened in Mumbai to address the critical…

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the able leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has frowned over the deplorable living conditions meted on its…