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ILO and IMO call for urgent action on seafarers stranded in Ukraine following Russian aggression
April 11, 2022An estimated 1,000 seafarers are currently stranded in Ukrainian ports and waters with dwindling vital supplies. -
Drifting mines threaten seafarers’ safe passage in Black Sea
April 06, 2022International maritime employers and unions are urging governments to significantly increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage for… -
New Ukraine crisis fund offers urgent financial support to seafarers and their families
March 29, 2022ISWAN is managing the Ukraine Crisis Support Fund on behalf of the Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF). -
TALKING POINT: Addressing the human element: Making a difference by improving communication at all levels in maritime companies
March 23, 2022This month, Talking Point guest author Teresa Lalinde suggests that maritime safety and crew wellbeing could be enhanced by improving… -
War in Ukraine – ITF Seafarers’ Trust seeks the view from the sea
March 22, 2022The ITF Seafarers’ Trust is seeking to highlight the impact of the war in Ukraine on seafarers, with a further photography project 'War in… -
Seafarers International Relief Fund launches urgent Ukraine crisis appeal to support seafarers and their families
March 21, 2022Initial grants have been made to ISWAN and the welfare fund of the Ukrainian Marine Transport Workers Trade Union, Mortrans to provide… -
IMO Council decisions on Black Sea and Sea of Azov situation
March 17, 2022The International Maritime Organization held an extraordinary session of its Council (C/ES.35) to address the impacts on shipping and… -
ICS launches online Charter to drive diversity and inclusion in shipping on International Women’s Day
March 08, 2022The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world merchant fleet, launched its inaugural Maritime Diversity… -
‘Warlike Operations Areas’ designated in seas around Ukraine
March 04, 2022The designation by the Joint Negotiating Group and the International Transport Workers’ Federation triggers an increased security level and… -
ICS urges governments to act after UN report highlights countries denying seafarers urgent medical care
March 02, 2022The ICS has called on governments around the world to ensure access to medical care for seafarers, after it emerged that crews continue to…
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