The International Maritime Organization has adopted a resolution to facilitate the evacuation of seafarers from the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. Adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee on 28 April, Resolution MSC.495(105) highlights the urgency …
Seafarers’ welfare and job satisfaction levels have reached an all-time low according to the latest data from the Seafarers Happiness Index. The survey-based index is designed to gauge seafarers’ happiness across ten key areas, ranging …
The number of seafarers who remain aboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contracts has risen since last month, according to the latest Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator. An initiative of the Global Maritime Forum, …
The International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Health Organization (WHO) are reiterating their calls to governments, national and local authorities, …
MARATHON swimmer Dean Summers is preparing to embark on Australia’s longest ocean swim to raise awareness and funds for the global seafaring workforce. Formerly an official of the Seamen’s Union of Australia (now Maritime Union …
The latest report from the Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed the long-term impact the pandemic is having on seafarers, reiterating a call for key worker status and investment in seafarer support. It indicates the measure …
THE International Maritime Organization is urging member states to act on the challenges seafarers are facing during COVID-19, having consolidated the issues which emerged during the pandemic. The issues were outlined in the resolution on …
THE Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Australia will host an online seminar on 10 November at 1300 AEST as part of its series showcasing the diversity of experience of women working in maritime …
A group of maritime organisations have launched a code of conduct and a self-assessment to protect the human rights and welfare of seafarers. The initiative aims to support a safe, healthy and secure onboard work …
Growing numbers of port welfare committees in Western Australia could provide a model for further expansion throughout Australia. Human Rights at Sea advisory board member Paul MacGillivary recently opened a PWC in Bunbury and is …
