Campaigning for seafarers

Seafarers can now tap into a new training fund aimed at supporting crew who are facing redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Applicants will be eligible for up to £500 towards training that will help them get a new job in the industry. nautilusint.org/en/news-insigh…

Thanks to @UKShipping for hosting yesterday’s webinar on our #MentalHealthAwareness training standard. Good to see that the word is getting out. Calling on all training providers to use the standard when planning MH training for #seafarers. Details here witherbyseamanship.com/a-standard-for…

The #FisheriesBill has gained Royal Assent. The Fisheries Act will enable us to manage access to our waters and build a sustainable and profitable UK #fishing industry. Learn more: gov.uk/government/new…

.@NautilusInt says some UK #seafarers are facing financial hardship during the #pandemic through no fault of their own nautilusint.org/en/news-insigh…

Has your STCW or NEBOSH certificate run out? Need help towards the cost of a refresher? If you’re a UK based #seafarer who’s been made #redundant or lost a contract due to #COVID19 help is available from @MaritimeCharity, @MNWBUK & @trinityhouse_uk Go to marine-society.org/redundancy-fund

UK facing risk of 'systemic economic crisis', official paper says theguardian.com/politics/2020/…

OPEN REGISTRATION #WMUWebinar: Understanding the Effects of #COVID19 on #Seafarers. The webinar is open to anyone who wishes to join, provided space is available. There is no charge to participate. Learn more and register at: bit.ly/3mRCi88

#Shipping needs to ensure #seafarers are prioritised for #Covid19 vaccines seatrade-maritime.com/regulation/shi…

Looking forward to presenting the preliminary findings from 'the forgotten keyworkers: challengers faced by British seafarers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic' project on Wednesday @warsashmaritime @solentuni @SolentResearch @nautilusint @MNWBUK

New technology may weaken #seafarers' professional judgment norwegianscitechnews.com/2020/11/new-te…

Y.CO and @ISWAN_ORG launch 24-hour professional yacht crew helpline #seafarers marineindustrynews.co.uk/y-co-and-iswan… via @marineindnews

Hundreds of thousands of #seafarers remain stuck at sea during the #pandemic (video) itv.com/news/meridian/…

We are urging the UK government to ensure the merchant navy is not forgotten as it announces a new boost to military spending. Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson said: 'Further investment is crucial if the UK is to maintain and grow the UK flag and UK seafarers'

450 days trapped on a cargo ship #seafarers abc.net.au/radionational/…

The Covid-19 crisis has created excessive levels of work-related stress among seafarers that require urgent remedial action to be taken by owners and managers, a new study has warned. nautilusint.org/en/news-insigh…

‘Congestion at England's #ports is now so bad, some #shipping firms have limited the amount of cargo they will bring to the UK' bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

European Union eyes mammoth expansion of offshore wind farms #wind #energy #emissions oedigital.com/news/483371-eu…

#CareerPaths: Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Programme Director, @UKPandI discusses about her role in the #MentalHealth department and highlights the importance of #GenderEquality inside the shipping industry. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ ow.ly/YLrv50CpSVu

Europe welcomes @IMOHQ #emissions cutting measure #maritime #shipping #seafarers …list.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1134767/Euro…

Call for cameras on #fishing boats to prevent the 'needless death of millions' of marine animals #fishers #fishermen #seafarers news.sky.com/story/calls-fo…