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Seafarer abandonment: the shipping industrys darkest side
2016-09-21 01:00:00| Ship Technology
The issue of seafarer abandonment affects only a small part of the industry; but, without money or a way of getting home, the abandoned crew suffer inhumane conditions and devastating financial consequences. To provide some hope, a support network of
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The hidden seafarer: bringing home the expertise
2016-08-03 01:00:00| Ship Technology
After making the move ashore, seafarers often embark on a multitude of interesting and intriguing job roles, bringing home their experience to further support industry. Three former seafarers and cadets talk about how they transitioned back to land a
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Brazils seafarer clashes signal an urgent need for stronger workers rights
2016-07-12 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Brazilian seafarers who voted to take industrial action against their employer Transpetro were faced with violent removal from the companys vessels, despite acting fully within their rights. Why was the situation allowed to escalate, and how could t
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Maritime union calls for action to stop seafarer deaths in enclosed spaces
2015-04-10 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Maritime professionals union Nautilus International has appealed to the UK Government to take necessary measures that would end seafarer fatalities in enclosed spaces.
A day in the life of a Maersk seafarer
2015-01-20 01:00:00| Ship Technology
A career at sea isnt for the fainthearted. Getting cargo safely from A to B is paramount and you cant afford to make mistakes. But for an independent soul like Maersk deck cadet Justin White, the strong sense of camaraderie, the daily challenges
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