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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… -
Efforts to limit the effects of Omicron on seafarers must be scaled up, UN agencies say
March 02, 2022Access to vaccines, COVID tests, health documents and personal protective equipment (PPE) must be improved, say ILO, IMO, UNCTAD and WHO. -
Maritime UK launches first Pride in Maritime Day
February 28, 2022Pride in Maritime Day has been established to share and celebrate progress for the LGBT+ community in the maritime sector and is being held… -
Russian and Ukrainian seafarers make up 14.5% of global shipping workforce, according to ICS
February 28, 2022The International Chamber of Shipping, representing 80% of the worlds merchant fleet, has warned of supply chain disruption should the free… -
A listening ear for seafarers and families directly affected by the Ukraine conflict
February 25, 202224-hour emotional support is available to any seafarers and their families directly affected by what is happening in Ukraine via… -
TALKING POINT: Are Vessel Safety Management Systems a viable launchpad for crew welfare?
February 24, 2022This month’s Talking Point has been written by Tyler Mowry, a Second Officer / Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) who works aboard drilling… -
Trekking Spitsbergen in support of yacht crew in crisis
February 17, 2022A superyacht Master Mariner is taking on an extreme challenge in freezing temperatures this March to raise funds for ISWAN’s Yacht Crew…
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