Seafarer Special

InterManager, a leading authority in ship operations and crew management, upholds a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Embracing differences and fostering a culture of respect and value for all individuals, InterManager sets forth General Principles of Conduct and Action. These principles are crucial for achieving the highest standards in maritime operations and crew management.

• Implementation of management systems, staffing, and...

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• The first International Maritime Organization (IMO)/International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference on Work at Sea, held at IMO Headquarters in London, emphasized protecting seafarers’ rights, addressing working conditions, and preparing for a digitalized and decarbonized future.
• Key themes included responsible ship management, enforcing regulations, ratifying fishingrelated treaties, and collaboration among governments, industry, IGOs, and NGOs.
• Challenges such as crew change, fatigue,...

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The maritime industry offers rewarding career prospects but also presents unique stressors that can impact seafarers’ mental health. Understanding these challenges is crucial for promoting well-being and productivity among maritime professionals.

1. Proactive Company Policies: Ship owners and operators should implement clear policies promoting mental wellness, including anti-bullying and anti-harassment training. Training for Master and crewing departments can identify at-risk...

https://mfame.guru/promoting-wellbeing-maritime-mental-health-solutions/

• Immediate action to secure quality seafarers and retain them in the industry.
• Senator Crewing emphasizes mental health support and seafarers well being.
• They conduct comprehensive pre-departure briefings to raise awareness

In response to the looming crewing challenges, Senator Crewing Manila emphasizes the need for immediate action to secure quality seafarers and retain them in the industry, reports Ship Management.

A BIMCO report predicts a shortage of 89,510 officers...

https://mfame.guru/immediate-actions-taken-to-emphasize-and-support-seafarers-being/

Crisis responders from Sailors’ Society are currently seeking financial support for their efforts in assisting seafarers affected by the Red Sea conflict.

In January, the Society initiated a crisis appeal, shedding light on the hidden costs of the crisis, particularly addressing the challenges faced by seafarers navigating the Red Sea and those redirected around the Horn of Africa.

Boet Van Schalkwyk, part of the global team of highly trained responders involved in the Ship Connect...

https://mfame.guru/sailors-society-launches-crisis-appeal-to-help-seafarers-at-red-sea/

• Boers Crew Services emphasizes the maritime industry’s need for focused recruitment to address visa delays and crew shortages.
• CEO Peter Smit advocates for industry collaboration, introducing Preventative Medical Examinations to streamline processes.

Shipping companies and training centers need to focus on recruiting the right talent to address crew shortages and visa delays, according to Peter Smit, CEO of BCS Group – Boers Crew Services. While training centers attract individuals, the...

https://mfame.guru/boers-crew-services-urges-strategic-recruitment-in-maritime-industry/

• Drax supports seafarers with Christmas supplies.
• £10,000 raised for Mission to Seafarers.
• 600 Christmas parcels provided along with Mi-Fi communications.
• Partners include DAN Shipping, Ultrabulk, Associated British Ports, and more.

Renewable energy giant Drax, in collaboration with partners, has raised more than £10,000 for the Mission to Seafarers charity. The initiative aims to provide Christmas parcels, including essential supplies like food,...

https://mfame.guru/e10000-for-seafarers-drax-and-partners-gift-for-christmas/

The Anglo-Eastern Group, a prominent ship management conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong, has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) to significantly boost its pool of Indian seafarers, says an article published on hindu business line website.

Under the MoU, Anglo-Eastern Group, represented by Vineet Gupta, Managing Director of Anglo-Eastern Ship Management India, commits to incorporating a minimum of 1,000...

https://mfame.guru/mou-between-anglo-eastern-dgs-aims-to-boost-indian-seafarer-jobs/

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, The Seafarers’ Charity, UK P&I Club, and TK Foundation announce a collaborative commitment to provide three years of funding for the continued development of Safer Waves.

Established in 2020, Safer Waves is a maritime charity dedicated to supporting seafarers who have encountered sexual assault, sexual harassment, or gender discrimination, says an article published on uk pandi website.

Safer...

https://mfame.guru/partnership-funding-empowers-saferwaves-in-seafarer-support/