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Industry and unions set out a 12-step solution for governments to free seafarers from COVID-19 lockdown
May 06, 2020A comprehensive 'roadmap' has been developed by a supply chain coalition led by industry and unions in cooperation with UN agencies. -
FabHotels join forces with ISWAN to offer support to seafarers with accommodation facilities
May 05, 2020Shipping companies can now book rooms at discounted prices for seafarers quarantined or on standby due to the coronavirus pandemic. -
Global shipping fleet sound horns on labour day to raise alarm over need for urgent crew change
May 01, 2020New data finds 150,000 seafarers trapped at sea by COVID-19 as ships in ports across the world sound their horns in solidarity. -
Food distributed to seafarers stranded in Manila
April 22, 2020ISWAN has arranged for meal packs to be delivered to seafarers stranded due to the COVID-19 crisis. -
New £2 million fund from Seafarers UK to help seafarers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
April 20, 2020Grants are being awarded immediately to delivery partners providing advice and support for individual seafarers affected by the widespread… -
IATA and ICS: Governments must facilitate ship crew changes
April 15, 2020The International Air Transport Association and the International Chamber of Shipping are jointly calling on governments to take urgent… -
ISWAN would like to hear your views about social interaction for seafarers
April 15, 2020Our Social Interaction Matters (SIM) project aims to identify methods to help shipping and ship management companies improve social… -
Piracy and armed robbery a threat to ships' crews, warns IMB
April 14, 2020The ICC International Maritime Bureau reports 47 attacks in the first three months of 2020, up from 38 in the same period last year. -
Talking Point: Mentoring in Maritime
April 14, 2020The second thought piece in our Talking Point series looks at the benefits of mentoring for seafarers and how to implement a successful… -
IMEC launches social media campaign to highlight the work of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 08, 2020The #ISupplyTheWorld campaign has been created to spread the message of the work seafarers are undertaking to keep the world supplied with…
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