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ICS: Date set for key summit to tackle seafarer crisis
By : David Osler The ICS says an estimated 400,000 seafarers are either stranded at sea after overrunning their contracts, or who are waiting to start their tours of duty AN INTERNATIONAL summit called to address the crew change crisis brought about by coronavirus pandemic lockdowns will be held…
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ISWAN : Begins campaign to highlight how social interactions are key to crew wellbeing
Today marks the launch of a two-week digital campaign by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) to highlight the importance of connecting with others for crew wellbeing. ISWAN note that COVID-19 coupled with the challenges and sacrifices seafarers contend with while at work have put their wellbeing at…
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IPCSA : Launches the Network of Trusted Networks(NoTN)
The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) launches the Network of Trusted Networks (NoTN) a new, secure port-to-port and cross-border data exchange solution. An innovative new concept for enabling port-to-port and cross-border exchange of data is being trialled by the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) – in a two-year…
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WMU : Seafarers’ Rights Protections Lecture
By invitation of the WMU African Caribbean Students’ Association (ACSA), Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) delivered a lecture to WMU students and staff entitled “Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections.” President Doumbia-Henry highlighted the current crisis…
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Organisations : PCSA Guide on Port Community Systems for Small and Medium Sized Ports
The principles of Port Community Systems (PCS) are the same for every size of port, however small and medium sized ports may have different drivers and varying levels of financial resources available to implement and operate a PCS – so while the larger ports enable operations through digitalisation, other ports…
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Breaking News : Learn about the countries chosen by the WTO including Egypt, for the return of tourism activity
According to analysis by UNWTO, all worldwide destinations introduced restrictions on travel in response to Covid-19 ꟷ an unprecedented act. While some destinations are starting to ease restrictions, the crisis is far from over and this lockdown has led to a massive fall in international tourist arrivals. In light of such unprecedented…
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Day of History : UN Day of the Seafarer highlights sacrifice of key workers at sea during pandemic
The 2020 Day of the Seafarer pays tribute to unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: the seafarers who continue to carry essential goods despite facing tremendous challenges, including being stranded on board. Organised by IMO, this year’s campaign calls on governments to take action and formally recognise seafarers as key…
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Day of History : ITF Statement on ‘Day of the Seafarer’ 2020
Today is the ‘Day of the Seafarer’ a day when we should celebrate seafarers, but this year, as world’s seafarers are let down by governments there is little to celebrate This year the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), whose member unions represent 1.4 million of the world’s seafarers, acknowledges the…
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ITF : Their story.. the hunger striking seafarers at Tilbury trying to get home
Four months without pay and 48 hours without food, 47 seafarers off the coast of the UK are desperate to get home to their families. The mainly Indian crew are from the passenger vessel Astoria. They began a hunger strike demanding the wages owed to them and repatriation home in mid-June, after weeks…
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IPCSA : Driving digital solutions: Black Sea port of Constanta joins International Port Community Systems Association
The rapidly expanding International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has added to its membership once again, welcoming the Port of Constanta Administration, in Romania, as its newest member. Located at the crossroads of Central and Eastern European markets with the Caspian region, Central Asia and beyond, the Port of Constanta…
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