Vetting process is the tool to monitor a ship company or a ship and involves a review of the vessel’s technical and operational characteristics, and its safety and compliance record. The goal of vessel vetting is to ensure that the ship is safe and compliant with relevant regulations.

Mooring is a dynamic and challenging operation onboard that requires high level of awareness. Communication among the different parties play a key role and every leader onboard should acknowledge that each crew member is different and that newer members of the mooring party might be inexperienced and afraid to ask questions.

Women seafarers make up just 2% of the crewing workforce and are predominately found in the cruise sector, while in ship-owning companies, they make up 34% of the workforce. Women may be less but that doesn’t mean they should be less-than. As the maritime industry strives to be more diverse and inclusive, women should not be left out, a panel during the 2023 Crew Welfare Week highlighted.

Social interaction is important for seafarers onboard their vessels as it supports their psychological well-being, promotes crew cohesion and teamwork, reduces stress, facilitates knowledge exchange, and fosters cultural and social adaptation.

To ensure good seafarer health onboard starts from the top. The concept of leadership bears the responsibility and shapes the work culture, ultimately having a major impact on seafarer health, concluded experts in a panel discussion during 2023 Crew Welfare Week.

Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to do so and still feel exhausted?

Allianz highlights that fires on vessels remain one of the biggest safety issues for the shipping industry. As there are several incidents in recent years where Li-Ion batteries have been reported as contributing to fires on vessels, Allianz experts Capt. Rahul Khanna, Captain Randy Lund and Captain Anastasios Leonburg, share their considerations on how electric vessels may impact safety onboard.

Did you know that regular stretching can lessen back discomfort and aid to enhance flexibility? Embed morning stretches in your daily routine to see the benefits

Being far from home, away from people you care about, dealing with tough conditions and strict regulations; this is what it is to be a seafarer. But first, seafarers are people.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the distinguished shortlisted nominees for the CAREER4SEA-EUROPORT Awards, following an online nomination process, initiated a few months ahead of leading international exhibition that will take place in Rotterdam, November 7-10, 2023.