The World Health Organization (WHO) has included seafarers among groups of transportation workers that should…
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Philippines’ status as largest supplier of seafarers under threat
The Philippines ‘status as the world’s largest supplier of seafarers to international shipping took a…
The dilemma of seafarers
Seafarers strive hard and endure tough working conditions to ensure that the essential items and…
ITF flags concerns over repatriation of deceased seafarers’ bodies
Concerns are mounting amid shocking revelations that ports are increasingly refusing to repatriate deceased seafarers’…
ITF raises alarm over ship abandonments, recovers $45 million for seafarers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) inspectors have helped seafarers recover nearly $45 million (N15.6…
Indian to prioritise COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers
India’s federal junior minister of ports, shipping and waterways Mansukh Mandaviya has said that all…
IMO urges fair vaccine distribution for seafarers
Secretary-General, of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Kitack Lim, has called on all IMO Member…
Singapore bans South Asian seafarers
Singapore has moved to prohibit ship crew changes for seafarers with recent travel history to…