More than paying claims: the ‘people’ role of P&I clubs
PROTECTION and indemnity (P&I) clubs are increasingly expected to work with maritime stakeholders to ensure the wellbeing of seafarers and passengers after incidents at sea, the...
SEAFARER WELFARE: Hugs, Hope, and the Humans at Sea
IT WAS a bitterly cold Friday afternoon in the city when I met with Sue. I apologised for the non-WA-like weather, but Sue — who’s from Melbourne — laughed it off. “This is...
Helping seafarers with Opal cards
THE Ampol terminal at Kurnell is famous for the landing place of Captain Cook in 1770 but for the seafarers arriving on oil tankers it is a long way to visit the Opera House or...
ITF calls out ‘seafarer abandonment’ on global fleet
LABOUR body the International Transport Workers Federation has called for industry accountability after reporting an increase in seafarer abandonment this year. ‘Abandonment’ is...
Catastrophic failures prompt safety alert
TWO recent incidents of improperly packed Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) which led to catastrophic failures have prompted a new international safety alert. The cargo transport unit...
MISSION TO SEAFARERS: The hidden backbone of global trade
AS THE maritime industry sails through a technological revolution, one constant remains: the critical role of seafarers in global trade and transportation. Yet, despite their...
OPINION: The power of networking for social change
IN THE ever-evolving landscape of business and professional development, the value of networking with cross industry peers and professionals cannot be overstated. Networking goes...
SEAFARER WELFARE: Towards better treatment of seafarers
The spectre of crew abandonment is on the rise around the world, and AMSA is doing its part to ensure seafarers here are treated fairly, Mick Kinley writes THE Australian Maritime...
Mission to Seafarers vaccinates crew in Port of Melbourne
SEVENTEEN seafarers onboard bulk carrier MV Mount Owen have received COVID-19 vaccinations with the support of Mission to Seafarers Victoria. The Mission to Seafarers team worked...
Mission to Seafarers vaccinates crewmembers in Newcastle and Brisbane
MISSION to Seafarers Australia is taking the lead in the vaccination of international seafarers, with group vaccinations arranged for crewmembers in Newcastle and Brisbane. In...
OPINION: A blind eye to the mental health of seafarers
MANY countries depend upon cargoes transported by ships that are operated by seafarers. Likewise, many NGOs exist, and some derive their profits from ships operated by seafarers....
