The Seafarers’ Charity has launched “Smart Seafaring. A Safe Return,” an animated film series educating seafarers on abandonment risks. Addressing early warning signs, coping strategies, and family support, this initiative responds to a troubling rise in abandonment cases, highlighting the urgent need for improved maritime labor conditions.
Sixteen Indian seafarers aboard the MT AURORA are urgently seeking repatriation after a suspected drone attack near Dubai. With limited supplies and safety concerns, they reported significant damage to the vessel. Despite not being paid for over 40 days, management pressures them to sail to Iran, threatening salary withholding.
Approximately 50 Indian seafarers are stranded at Khorramshahr Port in Iran, urgently seeking repatriation amid missile attacks. In distressing videos, they flee from nearby bombings, pleading for government help. The Forward Seamen’s Union reports complications due to lack of visa information and unresponsive agents, exacerbating their dire situation.
Seafarers’ helplines report a surge in distress calls from crews trapped in the Gulf amid ongoing conflict. Many urgently seek repatriation, compensation, and essential supplies. Critical shortages of food and water are escalating health concerns onboard. The ITF has received over 1,000 communications, highlighting the dire situation faced by 20,000 stranded seafarers.
More than a week after the tragic death of Mumbai seafarer Dixit Solanki aboard the missile-struck oil tanker MT MKD Vyom, his family has urgently appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assistance in repatriating his remains. They expressed deep anguish over the lack of information regarding his body.
The family of Ketan Mehta, a third engineer among 16 Indian crew members detained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, has implored Prime Minister Modi for urgent assistance. The vessel, MT Valiant Roar, was accused of fuel smuggling. Ketan’s father voiced deep concerns for his son’s safety amid communication lapses.
Azolla has launched an EUA Requisition Platform to streamline compliance with the EU Emissions Trading System. This platform provides live EUA pricing, enabling direct transactions for shipowners and charterers. By simplifying onboarding and reducing KYC processes, it offers a rapid procurement pathway and democratizes access to the EUA market.
