Findings from a Lloyd’s Register survey on maritime workers’ wellbeing during COVID-19 reveal important lessons for our industry There are currently 400,000 seafarers stuck at sea, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), due to […]
health
Interview: Kristi Thomas, seafarer advocate talks crew change crisis
Crew trapped on ships are crying out for help. SAS talks to the people onshore answering that call and helping seafarers awaiting repatriation Krista Thomas is lucky to get more than a few hours’ sleep […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/interview-kristi-thomas-seafarer-advocate-talks-crew-change-crisis/
Crew change sparks virus outbreak in Australian trade
As the number of crew trapped on international shipping swells to 400,000, according to the International Maritime Organization, an alarming number of much needed seafarers joining ships to relieve them are testing positive to COVID-19. […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/crew-change-sparks-virus-outbreak-in-australian-trade/
Seafarer health and wellbeing is paramount to maritime safety
Seafarers’ health is paramount to ensuring maritime safety, not just the physical but mental wellbeing should also be prioritised. Seafarers need to be physically fit to perform their duties. Good physical health is imperative, but […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/seafarer-health-and-wellbeing-is-paramount-to-maritime-safety/
Extended crew isolation negatively impacts mental health at sea
I have responded to more incidents of seafarers attacking their shipmates, more confirmed suicides, and more people missing overboard (suspected suicides) in 2020 than in any other year of my career. The number of such […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/extended-crew-isolation-negatively-impacts-mental-health-at-sea/
‘Hundreds’ of crew changes at South African ports as COVID-19 restrictions ease
South Africa has conducted ‘hundreds’ of crew changes at its nine commercial ports since the country eased COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to level 2 on 18 August 2020 and level 1 on 21 September 2020. “A […]
Fears for cadet career progression as COVID-19 impacts maritime training
As cadets struggle to get berths at sea during COVID-19, SAS questions the impact it will have on shipping’s talent pool in the future The rise of the COVID-19 has affected every aspect of seafarers’ […]
Indebted Indian cruise company shuts operations and abandons crew
Sixty crew members stranded aboard Indian cruise liner Karnika have been pushed into a more perilous situation after indebted owner Jalesh Cruises put out a notice to shut operations amid mounting unpaid wages claims and […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/indebted-indian-cruise-company-shuts-operations-and-abandons-crew/
China opens 10 ports for crew change
The Chinese government has opened up 10 ports for crew change. These ports are Dalian, Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Haikou. The crew change notice, issued by the Ministry of Transport, […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/china-opens-10-ports-for-crew-change/
Yet another COVID-19 outbreak on bulker in Australia
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced on 12 October 2020 that seven of the 20 Filipino crew on its capesize bulker, Vega Dream, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Port Hedland, Australia. One crew member has […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/yet-another-covid-19-outbreak-on-bulker-off-australias-pilbara/