A new study from The ITF Seafarers’ Trust confirms fears that seafarers’ access to shore leave is in decline since the pandemic. Where seafarers’ centres are visited, the stays are usually for less than 2 hours. People working in seafarers’ welfare corroborate the responses given by seafarers in a report published with World Maritime University… Continue reading Shore leave & the future of port-based welfare
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Some Statistics
The global merchant shipping industry employs a substantial workforce of seafarers from various nationalities. Here’s an overview of the key statistics: Number of Merchant Seafarers Worldwide The worldwide population of seafarers serving on internationally trading merchant ships is estimated at 1,892,720. This total comprises: Top Nationalities of Seafarers The largest suppliers of seafarers, for both… Continue reading Some Statistics
Seafarers’ knees
Seafarers’ Knee Injuries Knee injuries are a significant concern for seafarers due to the unique challenges and demands of their work environment. These injuries can have severe consequences, potentially impacting a maritime worker’s career and quality of life.Common Knee Injuries in SeafarersSeafarers are susceptible to various knee injuries, including: Causes of Knee InjuriesSeveral factors contribute… Continue reading Seafarers’ knees
COVID-19 & seafarers
Vaccinating international seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic An article with the above title recently appeared in THE LANCET. The summary of the article reads: “Despite their key role in the distribution of essential goods, seafarers were often overlooked in international COVID-19 responses. Border closures isolated them at sea, often for months beyond contract. Distributing vaccines… Continue reading COVID-19 & seafarers
Ship standards linked to onboard welfare
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index figures indicated yet another rise in Q4 2022, as it reached something of a highwater mark of 7.9/10. The continued rise in 2022, up from the lowest point in Q1 2022, is seemingly being driven by more certainty surrounding crew changes, and small improvements in shore leave. We also heard… Continue reading Ship standards linked to onboard welfare
For those in Peril ….
We sing ‘’Whose arm hath bound the restless wave – for those in peril on the sea’ and those whose voice the waters heard and hushed their raging at they word – o hear us when we cry to thee.
Linking Seafarers with Home
One of the many purposes of the Auckland International Seafarers Centre, like most similar organisations around the world, is to connect seafarers with their families. As times have changed, the Centre has adapted. For many years the centre provided seafarers with a quiet place to write, and the facilities to then post, letters home. Those needing… Continue reading Linking Seafarers with Home