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ISWAN provides seafarer assistance for Thome

ISWAN provides seafarer assistance for Thome

(Posted on 17/12/20)

The Thome Group has always put the mental health and well-being of its staff at the top of its priority list and this year has been no exception, particularly as both office based and sea staff have been under increased stress due to the changes and disruptions brought about by COVID-19.Its seafarers already had access to help and...

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INTERCARGO calls for seafarers to receive vaccine as priority

INTERCARGO calls for seafarers to receive vaccine as priority

(Posted on 10/12/20)

Following the worldwide news that vaccines for COVID-19 are now a reality, it is paramount thatauthorities give priority to seafarers in their vaccination programmes, says INTERCARGO, the organisationrepresenting the world’s quality dry bulk shipowners.  “As key workers, seafarers should be included in the...

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Sharp Crewing Services establishes Manila testing centre

Sharp Crewing Services establishes Manila testing centre

(Posted on 10/12/20)

Philippines and Singapore-based crew specialist CF Sharp has established its own Covid-19 testing centre in Manila to speed up its crew change process.Sharp, which earlier this year repatriated more than 12,000 crew members from cruise ships around the world, is now using its expertise to assist with crew changes for commercial...

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Seafaring attractive option for all genders

(Posted on 10/12/20)

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is delighted to announce that the popularity of its Maritime Cadet Corps continues unabated, despite the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 throughout much of the past year. More significant still is the high number of female cadets signing up for the three-year programme.The number of females...

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Checks and balances for Swedish Club

Checks and balances for Swedish Club

(Posted on 06/12/20)

In a move designed to improve the balance between claims and premiums, The Swedish Club has announced a 5% General Increase (P&I). In making this decision, the Board recognised that premiums across the whole P&I industry, which have been in decline over some time, will not be sufficient to meet the market’s expected...

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Seafarer health main priority

Seafarer health main priority

(Posted on 06/12/20)

International leading catering management and training provider MCTC says the shipping industry must continue to focus on supporting seafarers' overall wellbeing and health despite the prospect of a silver bullet in the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine.While the vaccine offers a return to normality, seafarers health still needs to...

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