OPINION: Government needs to step up on seafarer welfare
ON THE 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, Human Rights at Sea calls on the minister for transport Catherine King to act on the consistent provision of seafarer...
Exclusive: Flinders Port Holdings announces major funding for Mission to Seafarers
SUPPORTING delivery of practical and holistic welfare services for seafarers across South Australia and beyond is the objective of funding announced by Flinders Port Holdings...
Mariners prioritise internet and shore leave, survey reveals
A SURVEY of seafarers visiting Australian ports has found mariners prioritise internet connectivity and shore leave among their requirements. AMSA manager, vessel operations...
Abandonment ‘cancer of the maritime industry’, conference hears
A SIGNIFICANT number of “bad actors” in the global maritime sector is a key factor in the high number of seafarer abandonments, ITF Australia coordinator Ian Bray says. Mr Bray,...
Change the game with seafarer support, PPA boss says
PILBARA Ports chief executive Sam McSkimming says there is a need to “change the game” when providing support services to visiting seafarers. Addressing the Wellbeing at Sea...
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Mariners ought not carry the weight of a changing industry, AMSA CEO says
WELLBEING of mariners in Australia and overseas is a shared responsibility, Australian Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Kaylene Dale says. Speaking at the Wellbeing at...
Shore leave crucial for seafarer welfare, conference hears
SEAFARERS’ right to enjoy shore leave must be vigorously defended, the Wellbeing at Sea Conference 2026 has heard. The conference, held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Adelaide...
Wellbeing at Sea Conference 2026 begins in Adelaide
REGULATORS, port operators and maritime caregivers have gathered in Adelaide for the Wellbeing at Sea Conference 2026. Held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the event attracted...
New welfare officer for Port of Esperance
LONG-time port welfare officer for The Mission to Seafarers at the Port of Esperance, Fred Lochowicz has retired. His replacement, Robyn Blackman, says she has big shoes to fill...
Man-overboard detection tech passes final ISO test
MARITIME technology innovator MARSS has successfully completed Phase 3 testing of the ISO 21195 standard for its automated man-overboard (MOB) detection systems, MOBtronic. The...
Seafarer ditchings ‘rife’, industry findings reveal
SOME 390 cases of seafarer abandonment were reported during 2025 globally, the International Labour Organisation reports, based upon a joint IMO/ILO database. Of the cases...
Seafarers Welfare Conference comes “at a critical time”
THE NATIONAL Seafarers Welfare Conference in Adelaide next month comes at “a critical time for the industry”, Mission to Seafarers Australia regional director Sue Dight says. The...
ICS launches Deck Procedures Guide
THE International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced the release of its new Deck Procedures Guide. This publication seeks to address a gap in maritime safety guidance by...
Alarming report reveals seafarer exhaustion
THE profusion of on-board alarms has had a reverse impact on safety at sea, according to Lloyd's Register, with a study examining myriad marine incident investigations. LR says...
AMSA collects digital business gong
A DIGITAL service for seafarers has earned recognition for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority at the Australian Business Awards. AMSA was recognised as an ABA100 winner for...
