Seafarers continue to die in enclosed spaces onboard ships, despite years of safety measures. Now, maritime experts are investigating why this deadly issue persists.

InterManager, along with key industry bodies, has launched a global survey to uncover the real risks seafarers face inside these confined spaces. But will it finally lead to change?

The last major survey in 2018 exposed critical safety failures. Yet, deaths continue. In 2023, fatalities nearly doubled compared to 2022. What’s going wrong?

Data reveals that senior officers and stevedores are most at risk. Bulk carriers and tankers account for the highest number of fatalities. But these statistics only tell part of the story.

Even more alarming, incidents are underreported. Some accidents submitted in 2025 actually happened in 2015! How many more tragedies have gone unnoticed?

InterManager warns that endless rules and safety guidelines have not solved the problem. Now, they are calling for real action – and they need seafarers to speak up.