New Film Series Highlights the Alarming Rise of Seafarer Abandonment
Over 6,000 seafarers face abandonment, a crisis highlighted by Deborah Layde, Chief Executive of The Seafarers’ Charity. In response, the charity launched “Smart Seafaring. A Safe Return,” a film series offering vital advice on safeguarding against abandonment and ensuring safe repatriation, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action.