A requirement for two weeks quarantine for Chinese seafarers prior to taking flights back to China has made repatriation a headache, however, Sohar, Oman is an option according ship agency GAC.
Little has changed for the picture of bullying and harassment for those working at sea since 1995 with it remaining a challenge for the maritime industry particularly among women.
The Seafarer Happiness Index fell in the fourth quarter of 2021 as further COVID-19 restrictions were introduced.
Wages for Chinese seafarers have continued to soar on the back of demand for crew onboard newbuildings, while repatriation at the end of contracts has turned into a difficult and costly challenge.
The Neptune Crew Change Indicator is at its lowest level since its launch in May last year, but challenges remain with travel, omicron variant restrictions, and vaccination recognition.
Seafarer course completion documentation will be handled automatically thanks to a partnership between Mintra and Norwegian Training Center (NTC) Manila.
