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Seafarers working on Cruise Ships and Ferries among unhappiest in industry, new report shows

Seafarers working on Cruise Ships and Ferries among unhappiest in industry, new report shows

Seafarer happiness levels across tanker, bulk carriers and container ship sectors close to global average this quarter

LONDON, 5 August 2019 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed that seafarers working onboard cruise ships and ferries rank among the unhappiest in the industry.

The report, which is produced in association with leading mutual...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/05/seafarers-working-on-cruise-ships-and-ferries-among-unhappiest-in-industry-new-report-shows/

West of England P&I Club makes key appointment in the offshore market

West of England P&I Club makes key appointment in the offshore market

The West of England, a leading A-rated mutual marine insurer, is today announcing the appointment of a key strategic hire to support its strategy of expansion in the offshore market.

Will Tobin will join the Club in July to head up its offshore business. Will has substantial experience in the offshore sector and until recently held a similar position at another International Group Club. He will augment the West of England’s...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/23/west-of-england-pi-club-makes-key-appointment-in-the-offshore-market/

IMO Council selects theme for 2020 / Bravery Award recipient / International Maritime Prize recipient

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IMO Council selects theme for 2020 / Bravery Award recipient / International Maritime Prize recipient 

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/Home.aspx

American rescuer who saved four to be recognized with IMO bravery accolade 

Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, will receive the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Full Story »

World Maritime theme for 2020: “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet”

The “Sustainable...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/23/imo-council-selects-theme-for-2020-bravery-award-recipient-international-maritime-prize-recipient/

RMT calls on Government to ensure speedy settlement of Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay dispute as it increases deployment in the Gulf

Mick Cash

RMT calls on Government to ensure speedy settlement of Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay dispute as it increases deployment in the Gulf
Maritime union RMT today called on the Government to ensure a speedy resolution to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) pay dispute after it confirmed that additional resources from the navy supplies lifeline are to be deployed in the Gulf in light of the current tensions.  
An additional RFA vessel, Wave Knight, will be joining Cardigan Bay in supplying a growing...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/22/rmt-calls-on-government-to-ensure-speedy-settlement-of-royal-fleet-auxiliary-pay-dispute-as-it-increases-deployment-in-the-gulf/

India Driving National Human Rights at Sea Agenda

India Driving National Human Rights at Sea Agenda

London, UK. The Indian Government and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) are driving forward with the newly created ‘human rights at sea’ agenda in quick time following the first national seminar on the topic held in Mumbai on 28 February 2019, and last week’s historic NHRC meeting in New Dehli on Monday 8 July co-organised with the Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS) think-tank.

As first reported by The Times of India and copied...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/16/india-driving-national-human-rights-at-sea-agenda/

Crowley Shipping promotes Peter Sutton to VP, HSSE and Operations Integrity

Peter Sutton

Crowley Shipping Promotes Peter Sutton to VP, HSSE and Operations Integrity

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; July 16, 2019) ­– Crowley Maritime Corp. has promoted Peter Sutton to vice president of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) and operations integrity for the company’s Shipping business unit. He will lead activities supporting Crowley’s industry-leading commitment to safe and reliable transportation and environmental stewardship throughout its fleet.

“Peter’s dedication and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/16/crowley-shipping-promotes-peter-sutton-to-vp-hsse-and-operations-integrity/

Constant Bridge warnings create ‘alarm fatigue,’ survey reveals

Captain Kuba Szymanski InterManager Secretary General

Constant Bridge warnings create ‘alarm fatigue,’ survey reveals

Frequently sounding bridge warnings, especially false ones, can create ‘alarm fatigue’ and hinder watch keepers in carrying out their vital role, a new survey supported by InterManager has revealed.

Responding to the findings, InterManager is now calling for manufacturers to work with ship operators to address seafarers concerns and develop better ways of communicating bridge...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/12/constant-bridge-warnings-create-alarm-fatigue-survey-reveals/

The BDI@1,816 makes waves… but Geopolitical CAUTION is advised… whilst WISTA-UK celebrates its 45th Anniversary

John Faraclas

The BDI@1,816 makes waves… but Geopolitical CAUTION is advised… whilst WISTA-UK celebrates its 45th Anniversary

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) reach new heights with the Panamaxes and Capes performing well despite international tension and rise of the WTI… WISTA’s UK  45th Anniversary more than touching but also spectacular. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:

The Capes were up 55 points and the BCI now stands at 3,416 points.

The Panamaxes’ BPI was up 90 points and now stands at 1,881 a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/11/the-bdi1816-makes-waves-but-geopolitical-caution-is-advised-whilst-wista-uk-celebrates-its-45th-anniversary/

RMT confirms protest at Parliament next week in support of Royal Navy Lifeline workers fight for “Fair Play For RFA”

Mick Cash

RMT confirms protest at Parliament next week in support of Royal Navy Lifeline workers fight for “Fair Play For RFA”

Maritime union RMT confirmed today that it will be holding a parliamentary demonstration next week in support of a programme of industrial action involving nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – in a fight for pay justice.

The demonstration will be held with RFA members outside Parliament on Wednesday 17th July, 12.30pm opposite...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/11/rmt-confirms-protest-at-parliament-next-week-in-support-of-royal-navy-lifeline-workers-fight-for-fair-play-for-rfa/

SCF celebrates the Day of Russian Sea and River Fleet Workers

Sergey Frank at the centre flanked by the company’s senior fleet officers

SCF celebrates the Day of Russian Sea and River Fleet Workers

On the eve of Russia’s Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers, celebrated on the first Sunday of July, Sovcomflot held a traditional meeting of the company’s management with masters of Sovcomflot vessels.

In the lead-up to this day, Russian Ministry of Transport has awarded 43 masters and 48 chief engineers of Sovcomflot vessels its Badge for Accident-Free Work in...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/09/scf-celebrates-the-day-of-russian-sea-and-river-fleet-workers/

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