ISWAN Advocates For Seafarer-Centred Future
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), has advocated for seafarers' centre, as part of efforts to relate closely with families friends , colleagues,…
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Unions Welcome 50,000 Filipino Jobs Saved , As EU Makes Right Call On Seafarer…
Unions are welcoming a decision from the EU maritime watchdog which avoids up to 50,000 Philippines-certified crew being barred from working aboard European-owned ships.
The…
Monjasa Reformer: France Raises Alarm Over Possible Increase Of Pirate Attacks In…
....Says Six Crew Kidnapped, Tanker Abandoned
Authorities in France have confirmed the kidnapping of six crew members aboard the ill-fated "Monjasa Reformer" by daredevil pirates and…
MAGNA CARTA : Philippines Enacts Law To Curb Seafarer Exploitation
The Philippines’ House of Representatives this week overwhelmingly voted for a new bill seeking to protect the rights and interests of Filipino seafarers.
The law called Magna Carta of…
Filipino Authorities Suspend Manning Agents After ITF Red List Warning Over Illegal…
A Philippines-based recruitment agency that unlawfully charged seafarers placement fees has had its licence suspended after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) highlighted…
Financial Instability, Longer Working Hours , Isolation Top UK’s Research On…
The UK Government has released its Wellbeing at Sea Tool alongside a report into seafarer suicide and mental health.
The report Suicide and Seafarers is the result of 20 interviews…
9 Years After Ratification; Stakeholders Decry Poor Regulation Of MLC 2006 By NIMASA
By Roland Ekama
Industry stakeholders have expressed worries over lack of proper enforcement, implementation and regulations by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
COVID19 RESTRICTION: China Relaxes Seafarers Quarantine Overseas
Authorities in China has loosened the quarantine restrictions overseas for Chinese national crews returning home at the end of their contracts.
According to notices…
Philippines, Indians Top Stranded Seafarers Aboard 109 Vessels In Ukraine – ICS
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said that 500 seafarers remain aboard 109 vessels in Ukrainian ports and nearby waters, while 1,500 have been safely evacuated by land or sea…
MV.MEGHNA LIBERTY,: Chef Murders Captain Aboard Bulker In Indian Ocean
Authorities in Mauritius have detained a bulker while they investigate the murder of the captain of the vessel.
Mauritius authorities have taken the passports for all the crew…