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233 Sid Lewis, Partner Jones Walker LLP, and Sara Kuebel, Associate in the Jones Walker Maritime Practice Group

Safer Seas Act – Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels 

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The maritime industry has acknowledged the problem, and measurements to prevent any harassment and bullying are being discussed by industry bodies.

In this episode, we are going to discuss the maritime industry’s response to sexual assault and sexual harassment onboard vessels by the Safer Seas Act, which the US Congress passed in...

https://shippingpodcast.com/233-sid-lewis-partner-jones-walker-llp-and-sara-kuebel-associate-in-the-jones-walker-maritime-practice-group/

Global maritime industry trains seafarers for a decarbonised future

By: the Maritime Just Transition Task Force A new training project will prepare seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships, helping the global shipping industry decarbonize and ensure a just […]

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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/global-maritime-industry-trains-seafarers-for-a-decarbonised-future/

224 Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND

Remote health care

How can digital health solutions contribute to good health and wellness at sea? In this episode, I discuss that with the Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND, Ronald Spithout.

Ronald held several positions in the maritime industry. Before retiring in November 2021, he was the President of Inmarsat Maritime, so connectivity is close to his heart. Combining Ronald’s passion for connectivity and the well-being of seafarers has led him to take on a new role as MD of Onehealth.
T...

https://shippingpodcast.com/224-ronald-spithout-managing-director-of-onehealth-by-vikand/

7 Dangerous Diseases Seafarers Should Be Aware Of

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Working on ships has its perks, but it’s also a well-known fact that working at sea is one of the most hazardous occupations, in regards to personal health and safety concerns of seafarers. Apart from accidents, seafarers are prone to certain serious diseases and health hazards due to the nature of onboard work, change in climatic conditions, type of cargo carried, working hours, materials being handled, epidemic and endemic diseases, personal habits etc.

Althoug...

https://mfame.guru/7-dangerous-diseases-seafarers-should-be-aware-of/

218 Empowering Women in Transport: the maritime industry and the Role of the EU

Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023

Ms Vera Tax, MEP European Parliament, organised this panel event to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.
This is a recording of our discussion on June 27 in Brussels. The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed.
You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking;

  • Ms Line Heimstad,...

https://shippingpodcast.com/218-empowering-women-in-transport-the-maritime-industry-and-the-role-of-the-eu/

After Historic Win At Golden Globe Race Heroic SA Seafarer Ready To Embark On Her Next Adventure

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What does someone who has spent almost eight months sailing solo and nonstop, without the assistance of modern technology or external assistance, crave upon finishing their grueling expedition? Maybe a mouthful of their favorite junk food? Or a warm and wholesome home-cooked meal? For South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer – who recently made history by winning the Golden Globe Race (GGR) – her craving was simple: fresh fruit.  

Circumventing The Globe

“The thing I...

https://mfame.guru/after-historic-win-at-golden-globe-race-heroic-sa-seafarer-ready-to-embark-on-her-next-adventure/

African maritime players urged to upskill seafarers for energy transition

As the maritime industry transitions to a low and zero-carbon future, African maritime players are being advised to implement new training infrastructure for seafarers to adapt to the ongoing continent’s green transition.

The post African maritime players urged to upskill seafarers for energy...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/african-maritime-players-urged-to-upskill-seafarers-for-energy-transition/

Concerns Over Shore Leave And The Wellbeing Of Seafarers

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Jan Webber, The Mission to Seafarers’ director of development and a recipient of a BEM award, talks about the organization’s concerns for seafarers who continue to have trouble obtaining shore leave following the Covid-19 outbreak, as reported by Nautilus.

Shore leave for seafarers 

The Mission to Seafarers is nevertheless extremely concerned about the fact that seafarers are still unable to take shore leave. We are aware that shore leave benefits mental health since it...

https://mfame.guru/concerns-over-shore-leave-and-the-wellbeing-of-seafarers/

Proportion Of Women in Maritime Technical And Marine Roles ‘Stagnant’

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As the world marks International Women’s Day, human resource (HR) survey data from 2022 shows a lack of diversity, particularly in senior roles, reports Riviera.

Extreme gender disparity

Maritime HR firm Spinnaker’s salary survey from 2022 showed technical roles in the maritime sector quickly move away from relative equality at a trainee level to extreme gender disparity at director level.

The proportion of women in what Spinnaker categorised as the technical and...

https://mfame.guru/proportion-of-women-in-maritime-technical-and-marine-roles-stagnant/

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