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EC proposes new measures to improve working conditions for seafarers
2017-07-31 01:00:00| Ship Technology
The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new agreement between social partners to improve the working conditions of seafarers on-board European Union (EU) flagged vessels.
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A day, and week, for seafarers to take centre stage
2017-06-27 16:51:00| Ship Technology
This week is Seafarers Awareness Week. Starting on the 24th June and concluding on Friday 30th, it runs alongside the IMOs annual international Day of the Seafarer and represents a chance to promote the individuals who are the bedrock of the maritim
RMT says new ACL UK flagged vessels not employing UK seafarers
2016-10-21 01:00:00| Ship Technology
The UKs national union of rail, maritime and transport workers, RMT, has said that new Atlantic Container Line (ACL) UK flagged vessels are not employing seafarers from the country.
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Seafarers imprisonment highlights patchy international regulation
2016-09-05 17:36:00| Ship Technology
A crew of 35 seafarers, including six British ex-soldiers, has been detained in India since October 2013 on the charge of carrying illegal weapons into Indian waters. Their case highlights shortcomings in maritime piracy and security legislation and
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Providing support to seafarers in distress
2016-07-28 11:00:00| Ship Technology
For years, the International Sailors Society has played a major part in the lives of seafarers around the world. In May this year, one of the charitys chaplains provided emotional support to seafarers released after five weeks in captivity at the h
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