Seafarers

China

China: Cancelled the approval for shift change seafarer, no more centralized quarantine

portnews - January 9, 2023

The Ministry of Transport of China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the National Health Commission of China, the General Administration of Customs...

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Seafarer dead of possible heart attack onboard bulker off India

portnews - January 5, 2023

A seafarer died from a suspected heart attack on a supramax bulker anchored off the port of Paradip in Odisha, India, on January 3. According...

China

Report: PLA Navy Runs Into Crewing Difficulties for Growing Fleet

portnews - January 4, 2023

The U.S. Navy has had to make well-publicized adaptations this year in order to meet its end-strength goals, but it isn't the only naval...

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Key responsibilities in case of crew abandonment

portnews - January 2, 2023

A recent joint /IMO meeting that took place in December and discussed the issue of seafarers’ abandonment, adopted guidelines to address the significant rise...

Long Beach Port

Polb seafarer covid-19 vaccine program draws to a close

portnews - January 1, 2023

A Port of Long Beach COVID-19 vaccination program for mariners aboard cargo vessels calling in the San Pedro Bay will wind down by year’s...

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More seafarers seek support for mental health over Christmas period as they face loneliness and isolation from their families, says OneCare Solutions

portnews - January 1, 2023

Calls for support services from seafarers who are away at sea increase over the Christmas period as crews struggle more with loneliness and isolation,...

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Report: EU Considers Filipino Seafarer Ban Over Training Deficiencies

portnews - December 29, 2022

The European Commission is considering a ban on Filipino seafarers working on ships flagged in the European Union according to the report in the...

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Owners, unions welcome Ferdinand Marcos’ focus on seafarers

portnews - December 29, 2022

GLOBAL leaders from organisations representing seafarers, shipowners, and other maritime employers met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as part of his foreign policy...

Digitalization

Medical app available to seafarers in Marine Insurance P&I Clubs

portnews - December 29, 2022

THE Mariners Medico Guide is an app with for smart phones and standard laptops, is offered to seafarers, reports Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide. The Medico...

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