Tag: working conditions

According to West P&I Club, despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise. 

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions, ILO warned in a recent report.

A study published by the World Maritime University reveals that seafarers face excessive working hours and insufficient rest, leading to high levels of fatigue.

Following an inspection, Israeli maritime authorities have detained the vessel Serafina, identifying 29 defects, 18 of which are serious rule breaches that alone could have warranted the vessel's detention.

According to Human Rights Watch and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, several shipping companies send their ships to Bangladesh to be broken up for scrap in yards that endorse inhumane working conditions and release toxic materials to the environment.

According to Dr Jess Sparks is a Research Assistant Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham Rights Lab, linkages between unsafe working conditions and indecent work across fleets globally have emerged lately in research. 

A WHO/ILO joint policy brief calls for global action to address mental health at work. The brief illustrates practical strategies for governments, employers, workers, and their organizations in the public and private sectors.

Cultivating a sense of trust and safety in the workplace has been identified for several years as a key factor for successful organizations that are able to engage and retain their workforce. But what does “safe working environment” mean and what do business leaders have to consider in order to cope with the new working arrangements shaped post-COVID-19?

Cyril Ducau, Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), explains the measures EPS has taken in order to improve its environmental footprint, by focusing on decarbonization initiatives. However, as Mr. Ducau further notes, EPS also wants to enhance the welfare of seafarers, and for that reason the company is promoting efforts targeting both the physical and the mental health of the crew onboard.

Mr Rohit Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of being a ship recycling professional and helps anyone interest in joining the field to make an informed decision about their career plan.