International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has expressed deep sorrow over the death of…
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Oyetola Leads Nigeria’s Push for Seafarers’ Recognition as Key Workers at ILO Session
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, has intensified…
Drifting Dreams: The Plight of Nigerian Seafarers
Once proud seafarers, now forgotten by the tides of fortune, sit in despair as Nigerian-owned…
FG Proposes 16 Amendments to MLC 2006 Seafarers’ Bill of Rights
The Federal Government is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)…
Outrage as Two Seafarers Receive 30-Year Prison Sentences in Turkey
Two seafarers have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Turkey, sparking widespread outrage…
Report Exposes Widespread Illegal Recruitment Fees Paid by Seafarers
A new report titled “Seafarers and Illegal Recruitment Fees: 2024,” jointly published by the Institute…
Ports Screen Seafarers for Mpox Amid New Strain Detection
Ports worldwide have implemented health checks for seafarers on ships arriving from Africa, following the…
Seafarer Welfare Charities Push for Shore Leave Protections in MLC 2006
The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) has proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)…
Filipino Seafarers Released from MSC Ship Seized by Iran
The Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced over the weekend that three Filipino seafarers…
Seafarers’ Happiness Index Shows Modest Improvement in Q2 2024
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by the Mission to Seafarers (MTS) reveals a mixed…
Terminal operators host MTS delegation, assure seafarers of support
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) on Thursday hosted a delegation from the…