Seafarers’ unions, transport workers’ unions, welfare bodies and maritime charities from across India have formed the International Transport Employees Federation (ITEF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The new platform aims to help abandoned seafarers, pursue unpaid wages and promote the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Seafarer happiness has fallen for a third straight quarter. The Mission to Seafarers’ Q3 2026 Seafarers Happiness Index dropped to 6.81 out of 10. Bonds between crew on board are stronger than ever, but shore leave, connectivity, wages and welfare support from ashore have all slipped, leaving crews to carry the strain.
Seafarer welfare centres give crews a place to rest, call home and get help in port. This practical 2026 guide explains the services they offer, what MLC 2006 says about shore welfare, how to find a centre in your next port, and how welfare staff can support you in a crisis.
India Boat and Marine show held in Kerala 29 Jan 2023The fifth edition of the India Boat and Marine Show (IBMS), a premier industrial 3 day show in the boat and marine sector in the country commenced at the Marine Drive Ground, Kochi. The fair has 115 stalls of more than 65 companies displaying various…
Panama provides priority access to Seafarers at the Tocumen International Airport 02 Oct 2022To commemorate the World Maritime Day, established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as an expression of gratitude to demonstrate the support of the Republic of Panama to the key workers that are the Seafarers, for being an essential element to maintain…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 27 Jun 2022 to 03 Jul 2022 in descending order: India: Towards greener marine shipping: MDL launches FCEV Mayflower Autonomous Ship Completes Historic Atlantic Crossing World’s largest ocean carrier MSC signs UN Sustainable Ocean Principles Back to the Future? Cargo Giant Cargill Turns to…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 03 Jan 2022 to 09 Jan 2022 in descending order: Royal Caribbean Pauses Sailings Due To Omicron Concerns Transport Industry Expects Continued Staffing Woes as Concern Over Omicron Spreads New Sea Change Fund to provide grants for seafarers in crisis BIMCO Urges Gulf of…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 20 Dec 2021 to 26 Dec 2021 in descending order: Omicron Surge Complicates Crew Changes in Busy Cargo Ports World’s 1st LH2 carrier Suiso Frontier departs for Australia India developing Green Freight Corridor along western coast How technology will change shipping in 2022 Viking…
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