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Seafarer News

Singapore to vaccinate over 10,000 frontline maritime workers by end of monthSingapore to vaccinate over 10,000 frontline maritime workers by end of monthSingapore will deliver Covid-19 vaccinations to over 10,000 maritime personnel by the end of January under its Sea – Air Vaccination Exercise (SAVE). The exercise is part of the country’s national Covid-19 vaccination strategy to protect frontline personn19 January 2021 Tuesday 10:04
Shipmanagement 2021: Covid and the lost generation of quality crewShipmanagement 2021: Covid and the lost generation of quality crew“The fallout effect of this pandemic has been very damaging for the future recruitment of seafarers,” warns Carl Schou, CEO and president of Wilhelmsen Ship Management.07 January 2021 Thursday 13:00
ILO Resolution Maintains Attention on Plight of SeafarersILO Resolution Maintains Attention on Plight of SeafarersThe International Labour Organization once again added its voice to the other organizations calling for action to address the plight of seafarers because of the restrictions related to the pandemic.10 December 2020 Thursday 12:05
Labor Group Seeks Help for Hundreds of Thousands of Seafarers Stranded by COVIDLabor Group Seeks Help for Hundreds of Thousands of Seafarers Stranded by COVIDHundreds of thousands of seafarers around the world are stranded at sea due to coronavirus travel restrictions, unable to go home or get medical care, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday, calling on nations to address their plight.09 December 2020 Wednesday 11:00
Jeff Bezos urged by shipping bodies to support stranded seafarersJeff Bezos urged by shipping bodies to support stranded seafarersAs one of the world’s most prominent entrepreneurs, you have unparalleled influence, which we hope you will use to join us in pushing public recognition of seafarers as key workers28 November 2020 Saturday 08:27
Seafarers Caught in Political Limbo as China Closes Coal PortSeafarers Caught in Political Limbo as China Closes Coal PortA group of Indian seafarers has found themselves among a growing number of crew trapped aboard their ships off the coast of China according to an appeal from the Indian maritime union.13 November 2020 Friday 14:00
AMSA orders Chinese owners to repatriate crew onboard ship almost two yearsAMSA orders Chinese owners to repatriate crew onboard ship almost two yearsThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has ordered Tianjin Shun Xin Yuan Shipping to repatriate nine crewmembers who have been onboard general cargo ship Brio Faith for more than 12 months.05 November 2020 Thursday 13:57
Australia arrests Japanese car carrier over overdue crew changeAustralia arrests Japanese car carrier over overdue crew changeJapanese-owned car import vessel Metis Leader has been arrested in Australia on the grounds of overdue crew changes.24 October 2020 Saturday 12:00
China voices concern as 29 Filipino seafarers test positive for coronavirusChina voices concern as 29 Filipino seafarers test positive for coronavirusA total of 29 Filipino seafarers have tested positive for coronavirus after arriving in China to board their ships, according to a report carried in the Manila Bulletin, the Philippines’ largest English language broadsheet newspaper.22 October 2020 Thursday 12:30
Greek master cops $65,000 fine over New Diamond blazeGreek master cops $65,000 fine over New Diamond blazeThe Greek master of the badly burnt New Diamond VLCC was fined $65,000 at Colombo’s High Court yesterday.16 October 2020 Friday 10:00
ABS: Future Fuels Will Require New Seafarer TrainingABS: Future Fuels Will Require New Seafarer TrainingIn a keynote address at the Shipping Insight 2020 conference Tuesday, the head of the American Bureau of Shipping called for universal crew training standards for LNG-fueled vessels.15 October 2020 Thursday 15:10
MUA: Use Local Seafarers for Crew ChangeMUA: Use Local Seafarers for Crew ChangeThe Maritime Union of Australia has a novel proposal for solving a crew change dilemma: replace the foreign crew with local Australian seafarers.01 October 2020 Thursday 13:00
Maersk Calls for Action as Stranded Seafarers Rise to 400,000Maersk Calls for Action as Stranded Seafarers Rise to 400,000The world's largest container shipping companies and the United Nations Secretary-General are appealing to governments to resolve a labor crisis that has stranded400,000workers on boats,according to a new estimate from the International Chamber of Shiping26 September 2020 Saturday 18:00
Unions Call on Port States to Protect Seafarers by Detaining ShipsUnions Call on Port States to Protect Seafarers by Detaining ShipsAdding its voice to the chorus of calls for action to address the challenges of crew change on this World Maritime Day, a federation of maritime unions called on the world’s port states to take a more active role in support of seafarers.25 September 2020 Friday 11:00
Maritime Union of India seeks support for fair trial of Wakashio CaptainMaritime Union of India seeks support for fair trial of Wakashio CaptainThe Maritime Union of India is seeking support for a fair trial of Wakashio Captain Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar by courts in Mauritius.02 September 2020 Wednesday 12:0
InterManager: Renewed Restrictions are Denying Seafarers’ RightsInterManager: Renewed Restrictions are Denying Seafarers’ RightsAfter garnering worldwide attention and promises to address the challenges COVID-19 restrictions had created for crew changes, the issues faced by seafarers in the pandemic mostly faded from public attention.22 August 2020 Saturday 13:15
Mission to Seafarers Reports "Seafarer Welfare Crisis" Due to COVID-19Mission to Seafarers Reports "Seafarer Welfare Crisis" Due to COVID-19The Mission to Seafarers' latest Seafarer Happiness Index survey shows growing levels of stress and unease amongst the seafaring community due to the COVID-19 crisis, the maritime charity reported Wednesday.30 July 2020 Thursday 11:10
Greek-owned bulker banned from Australia for underpaying crewGreek-owned bulker banned from Australia for underpaying crewThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Agia Sofia from Australian ports for six months.28 July 2020 Tuesday 14:45
Seafarer Killed in Cargo Accident Near TrondheimSeafarer Killed in Cargo Accident Near TrondheimOn Monday, a seafarer was killed in an accident at the Trondheim Port Authority's facility in Orkanger, Norway during cargo operations.22 July 2020 Wednesday 10:40
International seafarers allowed to sign off at Indian portsInternational seafarers allowed to sign off at Indian portsIn a welcome development that could have far-reaching consequences for crew changes in India, the Directorate-General of Shipping (DGS) has approved a proposal to allow international seafarers on cargo vessels to sign off at Indian ports.21 July 2020 Tuesday 16:30
Hong Kong’s Covid-19 third wave and crew changeHong Kong’s Covid-19 third wave and crew changeThe third wave of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong likely represents a setback for those hoping to see a greater easing on restrictions on travel and crew change by nations around the world.20 July 2020 Monday 15:00
Seafarer kidnappings by pirates in Gulf of Guinea surge in H1Seafarer kidnappings by pirates in Gulf of Guinea surge in H1Piracy watchdog the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports a surge in violent hostage taking and kidnappings of seafarers off West Africa in the first half of 2020.15 July 2020 Wednesday 13:33
Indian seafarers faced with double-edged sword, NRI status in jeopardyIndian seafarers faced with double-edged sword, NRI status in jeopardyAn estimated 240,000 Indian seafarers employed on ships worldwide face a bleak future on several counts, not least amongst which is the prospect of making a huge payout by way of income tax14 July 2020 Tuesday 10:25
Seafarers in crisis and the support from Maritime CharitiesSeafarers in crisis and the support from Maritime CharitiesThe lack of prompt action by world governments, International shipping organisations and parts of the maritime sector, has seen a deep crisis develop in our global seafaring community not seen since World War II.11 July 2020 Saturday 17:10
Governments Pledge Actions for Seafarers and Crew Change at UK SummitGovernments Pledge Actions for Seafarers and Crew Change at UK SummitThe shipping industry responded to these efforts calling the summit a positive step but challenging the nations to follow through with actions.11 July 2020 Saturday 13:00
IMO Calls on Port States to Allow Seafarers Access to Medical CareIMO Calls on Port States to Allow Seafarers Access to Medical CareIMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has endorsed a set of industry guidelines for port states on how to accommodate seafarers' medical needs in the COVID-19 era.07 July 2020 Tuesday 09:53
Mission to Seafarers Sea Sunday celebrations to be broadcast onlineMission to Seafarers Sea Sunday celebrations to be broadcast onlineThe Mission to Seafarers annual Sea Sunday celebrations are to be broadcast online to connect seafarers around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic06 July 2020 Monday 16:35
Crew kidnap warning for ships in Southern Philippines/East MalaysiaCrew kidnap warning for ships in Southern Philippines/East MalaysiaA warning issued in May over members of the Abu Sayyaf group looking to kidnap crew from ships in waters in the southern Philippines and East Malaysia has been repeated.02 July 2020 Thursday 13:10
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