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International Chamber of Shipping updates health guidance on COVID-19 to reflect latest knowledge
October 02, 2020The ICS has published a new, fully updated version of its guidance for ship operators, reflecting the latest thinking and advice on the… -
The Nautical Institute honours ISWAN’s work for seafarers throughout COVID-19 pandemic
September 30, 2020ISWAN was awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation at a virtual event on 12 September. -
UN and partners press for seafarers to be designated ‘key workers’ on World Maritime Day
September 29, 2020The UN Secretary-General has again appealed for governments to act on behalf of seafarers and other maritime workers stuck at sea for… -
A humanitarian crisis at sea: all United Nations Member States must resolve the crew change crisis
September 14, 2020A new Joint Statement from UN entities calls on Member States to take urgent action to resolve the humanitarian crew change crisis faced by… -
Raising support for seafarers: Total Lubmarine makes donation to ISWAN's SeafarerHelp
August 27, 2020Total Lubmarine has announced its support of ISWAN's SeafarerHelp with a donation to the organisation. -
ISWAN welcomes release of Iranian hostages by Somali pirates after years in captivity
August 25, 2020The three crew members, who were held for 1,975 days by Somali pirates, have been released and arrived safely at Tehran. -
Life at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic
August 20, 2020Three seafarers from Russia told us what life at sea has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are coping with the challenges… -
State of Maritime Piracy 2019 marks the tenth year of assessing the human cost of maritime piracy
August 03, 2020In 2019, the Gulf of Guinea remained the area worst affected by piracy and maritime robbery of vessels worldwide. -
300,000 seafarers trapped at sea: Mounting crew change crisis demands faster action from governments
July 16, 2020The ITF estimates that there are now approximately 300,000 seafarers trapped working aboard ships due to the crew change crisis and an… -
Social Interaction Matters (SIM) – Webinar Q&A and discussion
July 16, 2020We have summarised some of the conversations and questions raised during our SIM Project webinar, which presented the initial findings from…
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