An Indian hotel chain has teamed up with UK charity organisation International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) to provide discounted hotel room prices for seafarers seeking accommodation in India during the coronavirus disease 2019 […]
Crew Wellbeing
Crew feel unsupported during COVID-19, Seafarers Happiness Index shows
Seafarer happiness is lower, due to extended contracts, lack of shore leave, connectivity, and concerns around mental wellbeing amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the latest Seafarers’ Happiness Index, published on 4 May. […]
Vale’s phase-out of VLOCs could spell a safer future for dry bulk sector
As part of a new “risk management approach”, Brazilian iron ore producer Vale, has decided to phase out its fleet of 25 converted very large ore carriers (VLOC). The move, announced on 28 April, follows […]
Cruise crews remain stranded, unpaid, at sea
More than 100,000 cruise crew remain unable to return to shore amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, many of them on vessels still affected by the virus. Some 50 vessels are confirmed to be […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/cruise-crews-remain-stranded-unpaid-at-sea/
GBP2 million fund opens for seafarers impacted by COVID-19
A COVID-19 emergency fund of GBP2 million (USD2.5 million) is available for merchant seafarers, fishers, and their families that have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The fund from charity Seafarers UK will be distributed […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/gbp2-million-fund-opens-for-seafarers-impacted-by-covid-19/
Singapore launches COVID-19 relief package for seafarers
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) will roll out several initiatives to help Singaporean seafarers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These are part […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/singapore-launches-covid-19-relief-package-for-seafarers/
Durban marine pilot survives fall off vessel when ladder snaps
A 35-year-old maritime pilot plunged into the sea when a rope of his boarding ladder reportedly snapped as he was disembarking from a vessel at the Port of Durban, South Africa. The incident occurred in […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/durban-marine-pilot-survives-fall-off-vessel-when-ladder-snaps/
Charities to give seafarer families cash grants for home schooling costs
A financial and educational support package to help children of UK seafarer families during the COVID-19 crisis has been launched by the Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation (RMNEF) and the Fishermen’s Mission (FM). The new […]
Self-isolating seafarers to get priority COVID-19 testing in England
Seafarers currently self-isolating in England have been added to the list for priority COVID-19 testing so they can safely return to work. The UK Department for Health and Social Care announced the decision on 24 […]