In this latest In Conversation episode of The Maritime Podcast, Seatrade Maritime News correspondent Paul Bartlett talks with Capt. Mohamed Al Ali, SVP Ship Management, ADNOC Logistics & Services about the issues facing the world's seafarers on...
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Panama has joined maritime companies, organizations and flag states in signing the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy.
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The problems seafarers face due to the pandemic were avoidable and could be solved with stronger action, according to Synergy Group CEO Captain Rajesh Unni.
Vaccination myths, availability and national regulations are among the challenges the maritime industry faces in vaccinating seafarers against COVID, according to a panel of experts.
Seafarer abandonment cases have risen over the last 18 months and industry organisations are calling on flag and port states to take their responsibilities more seriously.
Maritime systems provider Elcome International is expanding is presence in the European market with a new office in Algeciras.
The vaccination of seafarers is now a key focus for the shipping industry as it looks to a long term resolution of the crew change crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As world trade continues amidst the Covid-19 pandemic not only shipowners and seafarers need to be held accountable to international conventions, but also States need to honour their obligations as well.
