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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
FILE PHOTO: A P&O ferry arrives at the Port of Dover, following the end of the Brexit transition period, in Dover, Britain, January 15, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
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UK Government Introduces New Employment Rights Bill to Strengthen Seafarer Protections

The UK government has unveiled a draft Employment Rights Bill aimed at enhancing protections for seafarers, a move welcomed by UK-based maritime union Nautilus

October 9, 2024
Total Views: 1001

Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Seafarers Sentenced to 30 Years in Turkey: ITF Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Drug Case Verdict

Two seafarers have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Turkey, sparking outrage from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The

September 26, 2024
Total Views: 3781

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Shocking Report Reveals Extent of Illegal Recruitment Fees Paid by Seafarers

An eye-opening new study by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) has revealed a disturbing trend in the maritime industry: nearly one-third of

September 26, 2024
Total Views: 2686

Saturday, September 14, 2024
US Merchant Mariner handling lines on the bow of an American flagged ship
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China’s Seafarer Wages Soar as U.S. Mariners Struggle with Pay Stagflation

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) For decades, American merchant mariners have been in a state of stagnation. Despite their crucial role in U.S. shipping and

September 14, 2024
Total Views: 2456

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Two Classes at Sea: Happiness Index Reveals Persistent Gaps in Seafarers’ Well-Being

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by the Mission to Seafarers reveals a mixed but increasingly positive picture of seafarers’ well-being, but

July 29, 2024
Total Views: 1468

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
some of the inhuman conditions seafarers face aboard the Palau flagged cargo vessel, the Serafina. ITF Photo
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‘Absolute Disgrace’: Israeli Authorities Detain Cargo Ship Over Severe Inhuman Conditions

The Palau-flagged cargo vessel Serafina has been detained by Israeli maritime authorities after an inspection revealed severe inhuman conditions on board. ITF

July 24, 2024
Total Views: 17153

Friday, July 5, 2024
File photo shows a seafarer standing on the deck of a ship
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Gard Report Sheds Light on Seafarer Health and Safety Trends

Marine insurer Gard has published a new report analyzing five years of data from over 20,000 cases, shedding light on critical trends in seafarer injuries and

July 5, 2024
Total Views: 591

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Shipping Industry Marks ‘Day of the Seafarer’ Facing Unprecedented Challenges
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Shipping Industry Marks ‘Day of the Seafarer’ Facing Unprecedented Challenges

On today’s International Day of the Seafarer, tributes are pouring in for the critical role of seafarers in global trade amid unprecedented challenges faced

June 25, 2024
Total Views: 777

Monday, May 6, 2024
Middle East Marine LLC tug vessel
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ITF Accuses Dubai Company of Abandoning Over 100 Seafarers

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has accused Dubai-based Middle East Marine LLC of systematic abuse and neglect of over 100 seafarers,

May 6, 2024
Total Views: 1202

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Seafarers ‘Happier’ to Start 2024
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Seafarers ‘Happier’ to Start 2024

The latest Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) report by the Mission to Seafarers shows an increase in overall happiness among seafarers, attributed to better

April 30, 2024
Total Views: 515

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Ukrainian coast guard patrols the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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Ukrainian Seafarers’ Mental Health Suffers Amid War Back Home

Charitable organization Stella Maris is issuing a warning regarding the escalating levels of loneliness and depression among Ukrainian seafarers as the war in

April 9, 2024
Total Views: 869

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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International Chamber of Shipping Launches Effort to Combat Harassment and Bullying in Maritime

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s shipowners and operators, has launched a set of industry principles in

February 21, 2024
Total Views: 1149

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Survey Reveals Alarming Decline in Global Seafarer Happiness

A recent survey of seafarers reveals a worrying decline in their happiness, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of decreasing satisfaction among seafarers

January 30, 2024
Total Views: 2072

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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‘Unacceptable’ Rise in Seafarer Abandonments in 2023, Says ITF

A recent report by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) showed an alarming 11% rise in the number of crew abandonment cases in 2023 compared to

January 23, 2024
Total Views: 6276

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
seafarer on deck with a mask
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Four-Year Agreement Increases Wages and Workplace Protections for 250,000 Seafarers

Seafarers’ unions and maritime employers have signed a four-year agreement that includes significant wage increases and workplace protections for over

September 26, 2023
Total Views: 1776

Monday, August 7, 2023
seafarer on deck with a mask
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Seas of Discontent: Seafarer ‘Happiness’ Continues to Decline

There was a notable decline in the “happiness” of the world’s seafarers in the second quarter as working and living conditions continue to lag below

August 7, 2023
Total Views: 1859

Monday, July 24, 2023
UK and France Move to Protect the Rights and Welfare of Seafarers
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UK and France Move to Protect the Rights and Welfare of Seafarers

The UK government has launched a new seafarers’ charter to help guarantee fair wages, proper rest periods, and suitable training for thousands of

July 24, 2023
Total Views: 1709

Friday, July 21, 2023
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Seafarers Recognized for Having Key Role in Shipping’s GHG Reduction Strategy

Seafarers’ unions have secured commitments to a “Just Transition” for maritime workers as part of the International Maritime

July 21, 2023
Total Views: 1038

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Canadian flag on the stern of a ship
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Canada Opens Canadian Ships to More International Seafarers

Canada has signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels, part of

June 28, 2023
Total Views: 3458

Monday, June 26, 2023
seafarer on deck with a mask
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Philippines’ Seafarer Workforce Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Manolo Serapio Jr. (Bloomberg) — The Philippines, one of the world’s top suppliers of maritime labor, expects its seafarer deployment recovering to

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 1403
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