The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has started a crackdown on ship owners that abandon and maltreat…
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India blacklists two UAE firms over seafarers abandonment
The Government of India has blacklisted two companies from United Arab Emirates (UAE) for seafarer abandonment. The…
26% of seafarers suffer from depression
More than a quarter of seafarers show signs of depression – and many won’t ask for…
Internet influences seafarers’ job choice
An overwhelming 92% of seafarers now say that internet access “strongly influences” their decision on where…
Remains of three missing seafarers found on Maersk Honam
Four seafarers are now confirmed to have died in the fire onboard the Maersk Honam as…
Seafarers becoming unhappier – Report
By Jite Eriabie Seafarers across the world are becoming increasingly unhappy, according to a report released…
Maersk Honam: Hope fades for missing seafarers
Four crew members remain missing despite comprehensive search efforts as a response to the fire that…
India: Our seafarers are favourites worldwide
The data on the rising number of seafarers who are “active and employed” on world merchant…
UAE introduces mandatory insurance for seafarers
Ship owners operating Emirati and foreign ships in the waters and ports of the UAE will…
UAE introduces safety net for seafarers in case of abandonment
By Jite Eriabie All ships flying the flag of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) trading internationally,…
New regulation forbids denial of shore access to seafarers
By Jite Eriabie Public authorities are no longer allowed to refuse shore access to a ship’s…
Intercargo deeply concerned for 10 seafarers kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria
By Jite Eriabie Intercargo has expressed deep concern over the latest piracy attack off Nigeria in…