Seafarers

IMarEST has published a complimentary guide for ship managers aiming to enhance the sector’s approach to mental health. 

The AMP announced on 9 May a 12% increase in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has officially launched “OceanCare,” a global wellbeing support program for seafarers aboard its vessels.

Roughly 200 seafarers aboard over 15 ships stranded near Yemen’s Ras Isa port for weeks are preparing to unload cargo and depart, following a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and the Houthi militia.

In early May, Peninsula and the University of Gibraltar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see them partner to provide expert knowledge in the alternative marine fuel training and to develop a framework to improve knowledge on this topic.

The Mission to Seafarers' latest edition of its quarterly Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed a steadying in seafarer satisfaction, marking a small rise to 6.98 out of 10, up from 6.91 in Q4 2024.

The European Maritime Safety Agency has released the Seafarer Statistics in the EU report, where it explores various statistics and trends regarding seafarers, during the year of 2023.

On 1 May, the global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) welcomed IMO's decision to amend a key aspect of the IMDG Code governing ammonium nitrate shipments to significantly improve their safe transportation by sea. 

Pilbara Ports has announced an enhancement to seafarer welfare services through the introduction of a Ship WiFi Support Program.

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with Capital Group in Greece to deliver K-Sim Engine Room and Cargo simulators for their training center on the Greek island of Chios.