Bulker casualties: 202 seafarers die in 10 years, says Intercargo 

A total of 53 bulk carriers over 10,000 dwt have been identified as total losses over…

Stranded seafarers return home after four months

16 crew members of the Bahrain-flagged containership Avonmoor have received their wages and returned home to…

Seafarers extend strike against reforms in Greece

Greek ferries remained docked on Wednesday at the country’s ports as seamen, marine engineers and ship…

Seafarers extend strike against reforms in Greece

Greek ferries remained docked on Wednesday at the country’s ports as seamen, marine engineers and ship…

Seafarers accuse Customs, Police of extortion 

The Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association has accused operatives of the Nigeria…

Seafarers union tasks NIMASA on implementation of NJIC agreement

Seafarers under the aegis of the Merchant Navy Senior Staff Association of Communication, Transportation and Corporation…

UAE sanctions shipping company for abandoning seafarers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has started a crackdown on ship owners that abandon and maltreat…

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…