
The Future of Seafarer Welfare Discussed at ISSA 67 Convention
At the 67th ISSA Convention in Singapore, Mr. Jan Engel de Boer highlighted the IMO’s initiatives supporting seafarers, including an upgraded joint database on seafarer abandonment. He praised ISSA’s commitment to welfare, especially during the COVID-19 crew change crisis, emphasizing collaboration to improve working conditions and preparedness for future health emergencies.