Workers’ Memorial Day: the daily dangers seafarers and dockers face at work

Capt. John

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Fatigue is a seafarer’s constant reality. Imagine arriving in port after days on end of 10-16-hour shifts, facing harsh weather and frequent stops at ports taking away your chance to rest, not to mention the emotional and mental challenges of working in a risky environment for little pay, often thousands of miles away from beloved friends and family. 

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https://www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/workers-memorial-day-daily-dangers-seafarers-and-dockers-face-work

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