Recent reports reveal troubling trends in the recruitment of seafarers, many of whom lose contact with their families for extended periods. One case highlighted a seafarer returning home with significant psychological trauma, reflecting a pattern of deceptive recruitment tactics that exploit economic vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for improved industry oversight and support.
New research by the Institute of Human Rights and Business reveals that a significant number of seafarers have been required to pay recruitment fees to secure jobs on merchant vessels. Despite being prohibited, 31% of seafarers have paid these fees, leading to debt and mental health issues. Organizations are working to combat this exploitation.
A recent study has found that illegal recruitment fees for seafarers are still common in the maritime industry, with 31% of surveyed individuals being asked to pay such fees. This practice goes against regulations and can lead to financial burden and exploitation. It is crucial for the industry to address this issue.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 25 Jul 2022 to 31 Jul 2022 in descending…
