Global union, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), has blasted the US government for saying…
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Are seafarers becoming more unhappy?
The Seafarers Happiness Index platform from the Mission to Seafarers charity was originally founded in 2015…
Cruise, ferry crews among the unhappiest seafarers in the world
Seafarers working onboard cruise vessels and ferries rank among the unhappiest in the shipping industry, a…
Two seafarers die aboard Atlantska Plovidba ship
Two crew members aboard a bulk carrier, owned by Croatian company Atlantska Plovidba, have lost their…
Challenges facing female seafarers in Nigeria
Let me use myself as a case study. When I graduated from Federal College of Fishery…
Pope Francis sends encouragement to seafarers
Pope Francis has conveyed his appreciation and encouragement to seafarers and fishermen worldwide. Underlining our dependence…
AoS chaplain supports seafarers after colleague dies at sea
An Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) port chaplain in Portsmouth, South England, stepped in to provide…
Denmark launches digital certificates for seafarers
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) launched a pilot project on digital certificates for seafarers. The project,…