Indian crew world’s most abandoned seafarers, union figures show
LONDON : Indians are the most abandoned nationality of seafarers with 411 already recorded for this year to surpass last year’s 401, a UK-headquartered global union of transport workers has said. The International Transport
IMO Sub-Committee on human element, training and watchkeeping (HTW 10)
LONDON : The 10th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 10) was held from 5 to 9 February 2024. A comprehensive revision of the STCW Convention and Code
Red Sea ‘scary’ for ships’ crews, says captain
LONDON : “The situation is quite scary. It’s dangerous actually,” Captain Chirag tells the BBC from on board his ship. Along with his crew, he’s worried about the ongoing attacks on commercial ships in the Red
Seafarer abandonment a growing worldwide issue but UAE cases recede
ABU DHABI : The number of seafarers abandoned without pay is beginning to recede in the UAE thanks to tougher deterrents against rogue shipping contractors, experts said. After a record year in 2022, with
Synergy Group Rolls Out Tailor-Made Personal Protective Equipment to Female Seafarers on 60+ Vessels
CHENNAI : Synergy Group, one of the world’s leading ship managers with a diverse fleet of over 540 vessels, is rolling out a new tailor-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its growing number of
Maritime association MASSA launches reward scheme for Indian seafarers
MUMBAI : If India intends to retain and increase the global share of its highly skilled seafaring workforce, Indian merchant navy officers need to stand out in terms of competence and quality, the release
Synergy Group expands European footprint with opening of new office in Germany
SINGAPORE : Synergy Group, one of the world’s leading ship managers, has further expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new office in Germany. Located in the port city of Hamburg, a
Singapore to provide at least 12,000 vaccine doses for seafarers
Singapore is making available at least 12,000 vaccine doses for international seafarers for the next phase of its crew vaccination programme. Singapore started vaccinating non-resident seafarers its Sea Crew Vaccination (SEAVAX) Initiative in August,
