New book provides vital safety information for seafarersThe Nautical Institute’s new compendium of essential maritime security advice, guidance and insights, Maritime Security – A Practical Guide for Mariners, which is now available, provides vital safety information for seafarers.  More… |
Seafarers face uphill battle as Happiness Index divesThe Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) report for the second quarter (Q2) revealing a notable decline in overall happiness. The survey, conducted in association More… |
Key summit reinforces the well-being of seafarersTristar Group will host its 4th annual ‘Safety at Sea’ conference in Dubai on November 22 2022, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The event will be attended by se More… |
UAE launches Salmeen initiative for seafarers' wellbeingIn conjunction with the Day of the Seafarer, UAE, a key logistics hub, has launched ‘Salmeen’, an initiative that aims to provide seafarers and those working in the maritime sector with comfort and safety. & More… |
UAE, Brunei to improve training, assessment of seafarersThe UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed an agreement with the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam for a period of five years aimed at ensuring improved training for seafarers, and recognition of certificates by both More… |
UAE intensifies efforts to ensure safety of maritime sectorThe UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is intensifying its efforts to ensure the safety and security of the maritime sector as well protect the rights of seafarers on board ships in the UAE waters and ports. & More… |
ICAO prioritises vaccinations for aircrew, seafarersThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined four other UN agencies in calling on countries to prioritise Covid-19 vaccinations for aircrew and seafarers. In addition to ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, the More… |
400,000 stranded on ships over Covid curbs: UNAround 400,000 people are currently stranded on vessels, and a similar number are prevented from returning to ships, either to earn their living or to return home, due to Covid-19 restrictions on travel and transit, said a UN report. More… |
Dubai witnesses crew change of 3,000 seafarersDubai witnessed crew change of 3,000 seafarers within its territorial waters with joint efforts of the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) recently. More… |
Sailors’ Society app helps half a million seafarersA new app launched by the international maritime charity Sailors’ Society has benefited over half a million seafarers as they move from port to port around the world, a statement said. The International Christian Maritime As More… |