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Image for representation purposes only The biggest fear among the 20,000 seafarers stuck on 1500 ships in the Strait of Hormuz is not food or water, but death by a missile strike or resultant fire. Stephen Cotton, general secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation, said in an interview with CBC
Image for representation purposes only The United States is preparing a medical repatriation operation to bring home American passengers from the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak on board killed three passengers. The U.
Image for representation purposes only More than 9,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned to the Philippines amid the continuing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac . Cacdac said 9,038 OFWs had been repatriated as of May 7, with the government continuing r
The ongoing Middle East conflict has triggered airspace instability and weakened airline networks, making crew changes longer, less flexible, riskier, and more costly, according to new analysis by the world’s largest travel management specialist for the maritime industry. ATPI Marine Travel’s data highlights a structu
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has released the first integrated, industry-wide mapping of crew welfare, wellbeing and safety data in shipping, funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Published as a standalone resource for the sector, the library is a…
Australia has banned another foreign-operated ship from its ports after inspectors discovered seafarers had been underpaid and unlawfully charged for drinking water, escalating a widening crackdown on labor abuses in...
Over 300 Cal Poly Maritime Academy cadets will soon embark on their annual Summer Sea Term, a 65-day Pacific training voyage aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear, marking both a defining part of a cadet’s education and the final era of a vessel…
Watch: Seafarers trapped in crisis as conditions in the Hormuz deteriorate
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to application
Disruption to global airline networks linked to the conflict in the Middle East is driving up crew change costs and creating mounting operational headaches for shipowners and managers, according to marine travel specialist ATPI. The company said ongoing airspace instability,…
Watch: Seafarers trapped in crisis as conditions in the Hormuz deteriorate
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ban on the bulk carrier FPMC B Forever, the third such ban in just two months. Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation stands accused of underpaying its crew and breaching the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a third ban in less than two months after another shipping company was found to have underpaid its crew, breaching the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).On April 23, AMSA boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier…
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is demonstrating its continuing determination to safeguard the well-being of seafarers through its on...
🚢 ISM Code Explained Simply | Maritime Safety Made Practical Confused about the ISM Code? This video breaks it down in a clear, practical way — from Safety Management Systems (SMS) to how it actually works onboard ships.
🚢 ISM Code Explained Simply | Maritime Safety Made Practical Confused about the ISM Code? This video breaks it down in a clear, practical way — from Safety Management Systems (SMS) to how it actually works onboard ships.
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
The edge of war: Why efforts to end the Middle East conflict must include seafarer protection
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Respondents in fear as drones and missiles seen flying close to vessels. Seafarers compare uncertainty to a ‘new pandemic'.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry reported that it has organized the repatriation of the Iranian crewmembers from the containership Touska. Pakistani offic...
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
The Liberian Registry, the world's largest ship registry, today announced the official launch of electronic seafarer documents, marking a significant...
NorthStandard is proud to sponsor and take part in this year’s Maritime Mountain Race, an iconic endurance event organised by The Mission to Seafarers that brings the maritime community together in support of seafarers around the world. Taking place across 26 – 28 June in Le Bouveret, Switzerland, three of our colleag
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Stella Maris, working together with The Nautical Institute of Ukraine and maritime colleagues in Odesa, has developed dedicated safety guidance for seafarers
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Overview Home / News / Crisis news / Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East and Implications on Seafarer Safety and other maritime stakeholders Crisis news, Member Alert Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East and Implications on Seafarer Safety and other maritime stakeholders 27 April, 2026 Overview The escalatin
Guidance produced by Stella Maris Ukraine, together with The Nautical Institute of Ukraine and the Central Naval Museum of Ukraine. Guidance produced by Stella Maris Ukraine, together with The Nautical Institute of Ukraine and the Central Naval Museum of Ukraine.
The IMO Secretary-General speaks with a seafarer who recently returned from the Strait of Hormuz. In this candid conversation, the seafarer shares his experience of the intense stress and uncertainty faced at sea, highlighting the challenges seafarers continue to endure.
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers keep global trade moving. Yet life at sea often means long months away from home, demanding working conditions and limited time ashore.
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
The Swedish Club has launched a new crew guide, Managing stress in high-risk areas, to support seafarers working under prolonged uncertainty and pressure. The
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic