Seafarers

Work fatigue remains a serious problem in shipping, according to a recent study by Cardiff University. This is despite efforts to better monitor and enforce regulations on working and rest …

Learn to identify and avoid fake marine agencies in the maritime industry to protect your career and finances.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy has launched a new digital subsystem to verify the authenticity of maritime skill certificates. Accessible via https://stcw.hcg.gr, this innovative platform enhances transparency, …

The ILO has recognized seafarers as key workers, a decision welcomed by Intercargo, aimed at enhancing their rights and protections in the maritime industry.

Seafarers worldwide are poised to receive a significant pay increase following a landmark agreement reached at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. The new minimum wage for able seafarers …

The IMO has recognized seafarers as key workers amid MLC amendments, emphasizing their vital role in global trade and the need for improved welfare and rights.

The IMO has adopted new guidelines to protect seafarers’ rights and combat substandard shipping practices, addressing the alarming rise in abandonment cases.

Explore the evolving challenges in the maritime industry regarding seafarers’ rights and welfare, the need for improved conditions, and recruitment strategies.

A report highlights Africa’s potential to solve the shipping industry’s crewing crisis, emphasizing the need for immediate action to recruit and train seafarers from the continent.

If you’ve spent time working on ships, you might be thinking about trading the waves for a desk job on land. Many seafarers are exploring shore-based roles after years at …