seafarers
End Exploitation At Sea: Indonesian Fishers Task Government, Launch National Right Platform
The Indonesian fishers have launched a new Fishers’ Rights Network (FRN) Policy Platform, issuing a direct challenge to the Government of the Republic...
Roland EkamaJanuary 13, 20260
Merchant Navy Union Felicitates Minister’s IMO Triumph , Says Tinubu’s Agenda Boosts Maritime Diplomacy Win
By Roland Ekama The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has been congratulated by the Nigerian Merchant...
Roland EkamaNovember 29, 20250
DRUG TRAFFICKING: ITF Raises Alarm Over Increasing Number Of Seafarers’ Detention
Crew criminalisation in Turkey is becoming an increasing concern for vessel operators and maritime authorities as another three seafarers face drug charges in...
Roland EkamaSeptember 30, 20250
MOWCA: Indonesia Awards $1.3 Million In Maritime Scholarships To Strengthen African Seafarers’
The Indonesian government has generously granted $1.3 million worth of maritime training scholarships to the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA),...
Roland EkamaSeptember 2, 20250
Mission Reports Seafarer Happiness Index improvement In Q2
The familiar challenges of work at sea remain evident as sentiment improves, but solutions are needed, report says. Seafarer happiness improved across all...
Roland EkamaAugust 6, 20250
Waterside Centre Berths In Lagos, As Mariners Pay Tributes With Symposium For Late Asoluka
By Roland Ekama In a bid to unite stakeholders for the advancement of the maritime ecosystem, a new initiative known as the Waterside...
Roland EkamaJuly 17, 20250
Arab Nations Top Global Seafarers Abandonment Crisis, As ITF Records 30% Surge 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...
Roland EkamaJuly 15, 20250
Greek Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack In Red Sea, Death Toll Rises
Many crew remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Greek-operated bulker in Red Sea Eternity C — the Liberian-flagged bulker...
Roland EkamaJuly 9, 20250
SOS At Seas: Seafarers Abandonment Hits Devastating New Highs—Urgent Action Needed
New figures from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)has revealed that seafarer abandonment is escalating sharply, with 158 cases recorded by May...
Roland EkamaMay 28, 20250
Decarbonisation Revolution: New ISWAN Guide Unveils Shocking Impact Of Tech Overload
In a groundbreaking move shaking the maritime world, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released a bold new guide...
Roland EkamaMay 20, 20250
