Story? HRH The Princess Royal, Patron, Mercy Ships International, meets UK volunteers on The Global Mercy as it prepares to sail to Africa
UN agencies renew call to support seafarers and protect supply chains during COVID pandemic
ILO, IMO, UNCTAD and WHO reiterate calls for vaccination and crew change
The International Labour Organization (ILO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have today issued a joint statement asking stakeholders to take action to support the world’s 1.9 million seafarers from being unduly impacted by...
The world’s only purpose-built charity hospital ship to set sail from Antwerp
After a six-month stay in the Port of Antwerp since 12 September, where she received the final outfitting of its medical and IT facilities, the Global Mercy – the world’s only purpose-built, civilian-funded charity hospital ship – will soon depart at the end of February for field services where she is needed around the world.
Measuring 174 m long and 28.6m wide, the 37.000 GT ship is the newest and largest vessel of the...
Standard Club warns seafarer discontent storing up longer term problems
A serious seafarer recruitment and retention crisis is looming unless governments and ship managers take steps to allow more shore time and improve conditions onboard ships.
The release of the 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index today (26 Jan) shows seafarer happiness levels have reached an all-time low, driven by the extra strain of spending months aboard without any...
Seably Enhances Wellness Content with WellAtSea Collaboration
January 24, 2022 Gothenburg, Sweden. “Health and Safety are always crucial for any mariner and shipowner. The crew is a company’s biggest asset and improving their mental and physical wellbeing is essential for a safe and efficient operation.” said Andrea Lodolo, CEO of the Swedish-owned Seably platform as he announced the new joint venture between global digital marketplace Seably, and health and technology company,...
Artificial intelligence breakthrough: learning what our immune system is telling us
Artificial intelligence breakthrough: learning what our immune system is telling us
By James Brewer
In what promises to be a transformative leap in healthcare, scientists are developing AI means to learn from and monitor a patient’s immune system, delivering predictive analysis and preventative medicine.
A specialist company, Oxford Immune Algorithmics (OIA) is seeking a role “to end all preventable...
Dachser USA’s logistics services for the Life Science and Healthcare industry ensure medical cargo arrives safely and on-time despite supply chain disruptions
Dachser USA serving as sponsor and participant at upcoming LogiPharma conference
Atlanta, October 11, 2021 – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, no industry has required the high levels of precise, sophisticated logistics services as much as the Life Science and Healthcare sector. Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics, a subsidiary of global...
Maritime industry making empty promises on mental health support
A clinical psychologist has challenged the maritime industry to stop making empty promises about helping to improve seafarers’ welfare and mental health.
Occasions like World Mental Health Day (10 October) give shipping companies an excuse to promote themselves as caring employers that want the best for their crew members, according to Charles Watkins.
However, the founder and...
Joint Statement by IMO and ILO highlights need for prompt access for medical assistance for vital key worker seafarers
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued a joint statement calling for port and coastal States to facilitate the prompt disembarkation of seafarers for medical care as a matter of “life or death”; to prioritize seafarers for COVID-19 vaccination; and to designate...
Seafarers Covid Relief Fund hits US$1 million target
Substantial donations from NYK Line and other donors pushes total funds past US$1 million goal; funds urgently distributed to support COVID relief efforts for seafarers and families
LONDON, 17 August, 2021 – The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has reached its goal of raising US$1 million to provide vital relief for seafarers and their families affected by COVID.
The target...
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