Seafarer Special

The World Maritime University (WMU), with funding from the ITF Seafarers Trust, has launched “Food4Seafarers.” This new research project aims to tackle the ongoing problem of poor nutrition and catering for seafarers, reports the World Maritime University. 

Studies have consistently shown that seafarers face significant challenges related to food, including:

• Limited access to fresh and nutritious food.
• Substandard food provisions.
• Financial limitations affect meal quality.

These...

https://mfame.guru/wmu-launches-food4seafarers-project-to-improve-seafarer-nutrition-and-catering/

• Seafarers Happiness Index dropped to 6.91 in Q4 2024, highlighting growing challenges.
• Restrictive port policies and unreliable Wi-Fi worsen isolation and morale.
• Stagnant wages and heavy workloads contribute to dissatisfaction and fatigue.
• Industry leaders call for reforms to improve welfare and support seafarers.

The latest SHI report by The Mission to Seafarers highlights restrictive port policies as a significant barrier to shore leave, leading to increased frustration among seafarers....

https://mfame.guru/latest-index-highlights-impact-of-limited-shore-access-on-seafarer-wellbeing/

• European Maritime Skills Forum launched to tackle skills gaps in maritime industry.
• Aimed at upskilling 250,000 seafarers by 2030 for green and digital transitions.
• Three key workstreams launched: green skills, digitalisation, and leadership development.
• Initiative supported by the European Commission and builds on the EU-funded SkillSea project.

The European Maritime Skills Forum, a joint initiative by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’...

https://mfame.guru/european-shipowners-and-etf-unveil-european-maritime-skills-forum/

India’s Directorate General of Shipping has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sailors’ Society, a global maritime charity, to enhance welfare services for the nation’s maritime community.

• Focus Areas:
  • Mental Health Support: Providing seafarers with robust mental health resources.
  • Crisis Management: Developing systems to address emergencies effectively.
  • Education Initiatives: Offering training and support to maritime personnel and cadets.
• Scope:...

https://mfame.guru/india-signs-mou-with-sailors-society-to-strengthen-maritime-welfare/

• InterManager urges shipping industry colleagues to report criminalization incidents to address unfair treatment of seafarers globally.
• The Association is compiling statistics on incidents and plans to share findings with the IMO and industry stakeholders to drive change.
• 63% of criminalization cases involve the ship’s Master, with tanker crew being the most frequently affected (29%).

InterManager has launched a campaign to address the criminalization of seafarers, urging industry stakeholders...

https://mfame.guru/intermanager-calls-for-action-on-seafarer-criminalisation/

• Maintaining a nutritious diet is vital for seafarers to combat challenges like irregular schedules, limited fresh food access, and long working hours.
• A balanced diet improves energy, mental well-being, and overall health while reducing long-term health risks.
• Key steps include prioritizing balanced meals, choosing whole foods, staying hydrated, minimizing sugar and salt, and planning healthy snacks.

Seafarers face unique dietary challenges, including limited fresh food availability and...

https://mfame.guru/seafarer-nutrition-how-to-stay-healthy-on-the-high-seas/

https://mfame.guru/uk-maritime-industry-insights-from-the-third-maritime-barometer-report/