Several issues faced by the shipping industry have made seafarers’ lives at sea extremely difficult. The methods in which several issues are being handled by the maritime authorities have led to aggravation of problems which needs to be solved as soon as possible. Mentioned herein are five of such problems
Obesity, Mental Ill Health And Gender Discrimination Among Seafarers On The Rise – Mission To Seafarers
International seafarer welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers, has announced that reports of obesity, mental health problems and gender discrimination among seafarers are on the rise, while happiness at sea continue to fall.
7 Problems Seafarers Can Face While Traveling to Foreign Land
Seafarers can face a variety of problems while traveling to foreign lands while joining ships or coming back to their home land. Learn about seven important and most common problems that are faced by maritime professionals.
Kalmar Maritime Academy: New Research Project To Reduce Risk Of Harassment At Sea
Now a new research project at Kalmar maritime academy will map out methods and strategies for reducing the risk of negative special treatment within the shipping industry.
Indian Seafarers Abandoned Offshore Namibia Threaten Suicide Over Unpaid Wages
Human Rights at Sea publishes its latest detailed case study with personal statements from a group of abandoned seafarers in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Abandoned At Christmas – Seafarers Set To Spend Second Christmas Away From Home
As Christmas approaches, families around the world will make the final preparations for the festive period – but for two abandoned seafarers it’s just another reminder of what they’re missing at home.
North P&I Club Partners With ISWAN To Launch New Confidential Helpline For Crew
North P&I Club has launched its new ‘Mind Matters’ campaign, including a confidential helpline for crew provided in partnership with the International Seafarer’s Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
American Club And Seamen’s Church Institute Jointly Publish Mental Wellbeing Guide For Seafarers
In a joint initiative, the American Club and SCI have cooperated to produce a new guide, Caring for Seafarers’ Mental Wellbeing, due for release on October 10 in recognition of World Mental Health Day, 2018.
Sailor’s Society Recognises Toll ‘Life At Sea’ Can Have On Seafarers’ Mental Health
A recent study published by the maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society and Yale University found that 26% of seafarers said they had felt ‘down, depressed or hopeless’.