IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea
LONDON : IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed
DG Shipping celebrated International Day of the Seafarer–Women’s Empowerment in Maritime Ratings
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping commends T S Rahaman for successfully rolling out the 4th batch under the Women in Rating Programme—a landmark initiative launched two years ago in collaboration with leading
DG Shipping observes 15th edition of the Day of the Seafarer
Guard of Honour Ceremony15th Edition of Day of the Seafarer 2025Theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”Campaign: “My Harassment-Free Ship” MUMBAI : The National Maritime Day of Seafarers Central Committee and the Directorate General
JNPA inaugurates its new Seafarer’s Club
NAVI MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) was honored to inaugurate its new Seafarer’s Club on the occasion of Day of the Seafarer 2025. This state-of-the-art facility was unveiled by Shri Shyam Jagannathan,
IMF fears on DG Shipping order of premature retirement of 700 vessels causing more than 20,000 seafarers jobless
MUMBAI : Over 700 Indian-flagged vessels, many serving coastal and near-shore routes, could be retired prematurely due to age-based restrictions imposed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), threatening the jobs of more
Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and Global Seafarers Organisation launch Nationwide Campaign – “My Harassment-Free Ship”
KAKINADA : In a landmark move to promote seafarer dignity and workplace safety, the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and the Global Seafarers Organisation (GSWO) Joint Action Committee have officially launched the IMO Day
IMO celebrates Day of the Seafarer today
LONDON : On 25 June, the global maritime community comes together to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer. This year, IMO launched the campaign ‘My Harassment-Free Ship‘, a bold initiative to promote a culture of
NYK acquires Kadmos, a salary payment platform for seafarers
TOKYO : Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, or NYK Line, is acquiring Germany’s salary payment platform for seafaring workers, Kadmos, as it seeks to further expand the reach of its fintech services