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Home Publications Articles The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers PHILIPPINES – The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers / Republic Act # 12021 New Seafarer Protection Law effective from 11th October 2024 Tony Nicholson - Chair of the IG's Philippine Working Group Articles Tony Nichols

Home News and Resources News News 09 Oct, 2024 World Mental Health Day: Enhancing Seafarers’ Mental Health and Psychological Capital Emma MacCarthy Loss Prevention Officer In the demanding and often isolating world of maritime professions, the mental well-being of seafarers has emerged as a critical concern. With this

In this episode, we are joined by Thijs Hoff, a maritime pilot with over 15 years of experience at sea and 4 years as Maritime pilot. Thijs will take us through the 'how' of becoming a maritime pilot, offering a detailed look at the educational pathways, skills, and work-life balance that come with the role.

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Do you know the science behind how a small size tugboat pulls a mega ship? In this video, we will explore what are tugs, how many types of tugs there are, and why they are used.

Beyond diet and exercise: 5 surprising keys to longevity

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ECSA: European shipping represents 34.5% of the global fleet

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The Philippine government recently passed the Magna Carta for seafarers, aiming to improve the welfare and rights of Filipino seafarers. What are the key changes and consequences for shipowners?
In celebration of World Maritime Day, a welding competition for cadets was organized by Unitor, Seaversity and United Marine Training Center (UMTC). This year, World Maritime Day is celebrated on 26 September 2024 with the theme: Navigating the Future: Safety First!

SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to application

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Fratelli Cosulich expands methanol-ready fleet series with second vessel

Two tankers collide near the port of Campana

In this Episode 1, we are joined by Marcel Van Der Horst, a maritime pilot with over 19 years of experience. Marcel will provide an in-depth overview of why maritime pilots are crucial and share essential pilotage techniques used in harbor operations.
Home Publications Articles SB03 – Kidney Stones and Dehydration SB03 – Kidney Stones and Dehydration Publications Steamship Mutual Published: September 11, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf A century ago a famous explorer and mountaineer would gather the team with whom he was proposing to climb a Himalayan mount

As seafarers, we have some time between signing off from the ship and our flight, so we take the chance to visit the city. This time was Singapore, a vibrant and bustling metropolis known for its stunning skyline, rich culture, and delicious food.
This year’s joint concentrated inspection campaign by the Paris and Tokyo MOUs starts on 1 September 2024 and will focus on crew wages and seafarer employment agreements under the Maritime Labour Convention.

Paris and Tokyo MoU have announced that they will jointly launch a new Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement...

Empowering the Right People in the Maritime Industry 🚢👥#seafarers #dayoftheseafarer #maritime

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
1 Press release 1 August 2024 JOINT CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON CREW WAGES AND SEAFARERS’ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS (MLC) The Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarers’ E
Issues arise over the ‘haves and have-nots’ for happiness at sea. The findings of the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by the Mission to Seafarers reveal a mixed but increasingly positive picture of seafarers' well-being, with the happiness index increasing slightly to 6.

Do you know the world's most dangerous sea passage? It is an alternate route for the Panama Canal known as the Drakes Passage.

Kindness is the key enabler that allows open, transparent and people-centric leadership practices which can have a hugely positive impact on safe and sustainable operations across the maritime industry. During the interactive workshop delegates discussed how important it is to: • Clearly define the attributes of Kind

On the 27th and 28th of June 2024, we held our AGM and Technical Seminar in Manila Philippines with the support of our Philippines Branch. The theme this year was “Leaders of the Future”, and we had the opportunity to speak with cadets from the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific and hear first hand about their a

Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 08 Jul, 2024 Port State Control - 2024 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) recently held its 57th Committee meeti

Philippines Withdraws Its Mariners What's Going on With Shipping? July 3, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the attack on MV Transworld Navigator by an unmanned surface…

Ever wondered how lifeboats manage to stay afloat even in the roughest of seas? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of lifeboat engineering and design!

Industry Voices: A 2026 wish-list for a smarter, more innovative industry
At NorthStandard, prioritizing seafarer safety has consistently been a core commitment, and 25 June 2024 marks our 14th participation in celebrating the annual Day of the Seafarer (DotS), alongside the maritime community. This year’s DotS theme, “Safety Tips at Sea”, seamlessly aligns with the World Maritime theme “Na
Welding Simulators, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality. They are just the new tools used in training our future workforce.

Video message from Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary-General, on this year's campaign which looks at seafarers' contribution to making the maritime sector a safer workplace.

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact

The experience of working at sea can be quite different for women than it is for their male colleagues, despite filling the same roles, following the same work patterns, and operating in the same working environments. This webinar explores: • the meaning of a psychologically…

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

AMSA urges operators to comply with MLC or face bans
The findings of the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by the Mission to Seafarers show a positive start to 2024. Seafarer feedback from first quarter of 2024 presents a mixed but optimistic outlook, highlighting the positive and negative aspects of life at sea.
I'm reviving the podcast segment in my channel! I'll also use it to tell short seafarer stories such as the one in this episode.

Have We Lost the Red Sea What's Going on With Shipping? April 25, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the current situation in and around the Red Sea and should the US continue to protect ships in the region or shift

Do you know there are many autonomous container ports around the world? Let's understand how autonomous ports actually work without humans.

Back to regular programming. This is how seafarers spend the weekend while the ship is in the middle of a long ocean passage.

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

Overview of the role of Fleet Trainer with Steyn Bartels, Ex-Seafarer and Fleet Trainer @Anthony Veder Throughout our discussion, we explored the essential aspects of the role a Fleet trainer offering insights and advice for aspiring professionals and Seafarers. Feel free to explore this engaging episode where we cove

Considering a career ashore? Your skills are in high demand.

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

The Social Dimension: Industry action for crew welfare and resilience