The Seafarer Happiness Index has declined, dropping to 6.87 in Q2 2025. This decrease, attributed to the Persian Gulf conflict and ongoing crew morale challenges, follows a brief improvement. Key issues include low shore leave scores and recruitment difficulties, highlighting the need for better conditions and fair compensation for seafarers.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 25 Apr 2022 to 01 May 2022 in descending order: India: Cochin Shipyard to invest Rs. 50 crore in maritime start-ups OceanXpress Provides Next Level Crew Change Solution Container lines keep piling on multi-billion dollar profits Seafarer happiness hits eight-year low Ports of Antwerp…
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