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More States join IMO call to designate seafarers as key workers
December 15, 2020Forty-five IMO Member States and one Associate Member have now designated seafarers as key workers, which is a key step in resolving the… -
New guidance aims to help companies devise and implement mental health policies for seafarers
December 08, 2020Our new guide, Mentally Healthy Ships, provides information to help shipping companies and ship operators develop a mentally healthy… -
Ocean Technologies Group sponsors two new counsellor positions at ISWAN
December 07, 2020The sponsorship will enable us to meet the recent increased demands on our services for seafarers, particularly in response to those… -
IMO welcomes UN resolution on key worker seafarers
December 02, 2020The UN General Assembly Resolution calls for seafarer key worker designation and implementation of crew change protocols. -
Shipping bodies call on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers
November 26, 2020The four largest shipping trade bodies have penned a letter challenging Jeff Bezos to recognise the crucial role seafarers play in making… -
New 24-hour helpline launched for professional yacht crew
November 24, 2020Professional yacht crew anywhere in the world will now be able to access 24-hour support via Yacht Crew Help. -
An update from the International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) programme (2020)
November 23, 2020The latest progress report from the ISWAN programme managed by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. -
Celebrating seafarers this festive season
November 18, 2020ISWAN has joined forces with the International Chamber of Shipping and a number of supporting organisations for a special Christmas… -
Systemic failures revealed in implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers' hours of work and rest
November 11, 2020New research from a team at the World Maritime University (WMU) confirms previous research that suggested recording malpractices are… -
ICS launches global diversity tracker for shipping industry
November 11, 2020The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the ICS Diversity Tracker, the first report looking into the state of diversity…
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