Alarm as cases of seafarers abandonment hit new highs in 2022
The commercial shipping industry is grappling with growing condemnation after the number of abandoned seafarers continued to surge, hitting a ...
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UNCTAD: Asia ranked as world’s largest seafarer pool
Asia is the largest provider of seafarer workforce in the world accounting for four of the top five countries supplying ...
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Life At Sea: A tough crew change experience
On our ‘Life At Sea’ series today, Female Nigerian Seafarer, Uchechi Okoronkwo, who is a 3rd engineer on board a ...
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Nigerian seafarers need ‘structure’ for clear direction- Ombo
Rear Admiral Godwill Siempre Ombo(Rtd) The absence of a constitutionally-recognised Nigerian Merchant Navy may continue to make it difficult for ...
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Seafarer happiness down amid stress over new regulations, increase in racism
Workload stress caused by changes in regulations has been one of the three main factors impacting the seafarers’ happiness level ...
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Kidnapped crew member of Greek tanker dies, remaining three freed
Three of the four kidnapped crew members of the oil tanker Elka Aristotle have been released, however, the fourth crew ...
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“Stay focused on your goal,” COO Starzs Investment Coy tells girls aspiring for maritime careers
COO Starzs Investment Company Ltd., Iroghama Ogbeifun-Obuoforibo Young and vibrant Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Starzs Investment Company Ltd., Iroghama ...
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Seafarer dies from container accident
A Filipino seafarer died after a container struck him at Southbank Quay, Ringsend, Dublin, on November 14, when he was doing lashing ...
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