Seafarers
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Port News
When seafarers die, statements are not enough
Global trade depends on seafarers, yet when crises happen the system meant to protect them often fails. Sunil Kapoor reports.…
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Port News
Respect the guts that power global trade
Captain Akee Sharma, CEO and founder at Sailor’s Cart, takes umbrage with president Trump’s call this week for ships to…
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Maritime News
Greece Calls for Protection of Shipping, Seafarers Amidst Escalating Iran Conflict
Greece’s shipping minister on Tuesday called for the protection of global shipping and seafarers, amid an ‘alarming’ situation that has left dozens of ships…
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Maritime News
Search Underway for Missing Seafarers After Tug Sinks off South Africa
Two merchant ships and a fishing boat are working alongside the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) as the search…
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Maritime News
Port Builds on Effort to Strengthen its Safety Culture to Reduce Injuries
The Port of Virginia® is using a layered approach to strengthen safety throughout its operation by identifying the most common…
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Port News
Captain jailed for six years after North Sea collision that killed tanker crewman
A London court has sentenced Russian captain Vladimir Motin to six years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of manslaughter by…
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Port News
World Maritime University warns of ‘severe crisis’ as half of seafarers eye exit within five years
A major new survey by the World Maritime University (WMU) has painted a stark picture of life at sea, warning…
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Maritime News
Russian Crewmembers Released from Seized Tanker Held in Scotland
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, January 28, that the United States has released two Russian crewmembers from the seized…
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Port News
Shipping talks about fatigue but ignores the digital environments seafarers live in
Josephine Le, founder of the social media platform The Hood, writes for Splash today about what shipping can learn from…
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Maritime News
China and Philippines Rush to Save Seafarers After "K" Line Bulker Sinks
A Search and Rescue operation was underway in the South China Sea near one of the most disputed regions in…
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