A recent report by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has shown an alarming 11%…
Tag: Seafarer
ITF recovers $118.5m in unpaid seafarer wages
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has recovered $118.5 million in wages to seafarers in…
Australia bans Liberia-flagged ship for mistreating seafarers
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MSXT Emily from…
Day of the Seafarer 2023 highlights role in protection of oceans
Seafarers’ contribution in safeguarding the marine environment was highlighted across the globe on Sunday as…
Group says 2022 worst year for seafarer abandonment
Unpaid wages to abandoned seafarers over the past 20 years has topped $40 million, as…
New Zealand calls off search for seafarer missing from ship
Search and rescue efforts have been called off for a missing seafarer believed to have been…
UK government releases seafarer suicide report alongside wellbeing tool
The UK Government released its Wellbeing at Sea Tool alongside a report into seafarer suicide and…
UK to reform seafarer pay after P&O Ferries debacle
The UK Government confirmed that ferries regularly sailing in and out of UK ports will need…
Seafarer happiness hits eight-year low
The Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter 2022 recorded happiness levels dropping across…
Seafarer Happiness Index hit by Omicron restrictions
The Seafarer Happiness Index fell in the fourth quarter of 2021 as further COVID-19 restrictions…
Liberian Registry launches online seafarer examination portal
The Liberian Registry (LR) has launched its new online platform for Liberian license assessments and…
Seafarer abandonments on the rise over last 18 months
Seafarer abandonment cases have risen over the last 18 months and industry organisations are calling…