Prof. Maximo Mejia, President of the World Maritime University, urged African nations to collaborate on enhancing the blue economy. He emphasized sustainable maritime resource management as key to economic growth and environmental preservation. By sharing knowledge and investing in maritime education, Africa can address challenges like climate change and overfishing effectively.
On June 13, the World Maritime University and Lund University’s Faculty of Law signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in maritime law, policy, safety, and environmental protection. This agreement aims to strengthen academic and research efforts in these vital areas, emphasizing maritime security and related disciplines.
A recent investigation by the World Maritime University in Sweden uncovered widespread violations of work/rest hour regulations in the shipping industry, with seafarers working long hours linked to health risks. Many exceed 91 hours per week, far above global averages. Falsification of records and lack of enforcement contribute to fatigue and jeopardize seafarers’ well-being.
Bikram S. Bhatia’s PhD dissertation at the World Maritime University uncovered discrepancies in seafarers’ work/rest hour reporting within the shipping industry. Using the ITFRAM, his research highlighted seafarers’ record adjustments and PSC officers’ high compliance rates. The study emphasized the need for systemic changes to enhance safety and fairness in the industry.
The World Maritime University’s study reveals that seafarers endure long working hours and lack adequate rest, leading to significant fatigue levels. “Quantifying an inconvenient truth” report shows that only 3.3% of seafarers meet the global average of 43 weekly working hours. Aligning maritime working hours with international labor standards is crucial to protect seafarers’ well-being.
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