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Belgium starts campaign to vaccinate international seafarers
International seafarers are now eligible for vaccination at the ports in Belgium, SHIPS & PORTS can authoritatively…
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…