More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world by their owners, according to the United Nations’ labor and ...
A record levels of ship abandonment on the high seas has left thousands of seafarers stranded without pay, provisions, or a ...
More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world by their owners, according to the United Nations’ labor and ...
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says 2024 was the worst year on record for seafarer abandonment. The ...
“Many seafarers report feeling isolated and frustrated due to limited shore access, poorly maintained facilities, and ...
Seafarers in the Persian Gulf have been warned about suspected attempts by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to force vessels into ...
Ships can turn quickly into expensive problems, and their owners are abandoning them in record numbers. This sometimes means ...
Issues such as unpaid wages, lack of provisions, and abusive working conditions persist, exacerbated by ships flying flags of convenience to evade regulations. “Indian seafarers are abused in ...
THE United States and Japan welcomed the release of 25 crew members—17 of them Filipinos—who were seized by Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea last November 2023. However, both countries urged the Houthis ...
A warning has gone out to seafarers in the Persian Gulf over what appear to be attempts by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to ...
Filipinos were the fourth highest nationality among those abandoned. This is according to the International Transport Workers ...
The Filipinos and eight other foreign seafarers were held hostage after their cargo ship, MV Galaxy Leader, came under Houthi attack in the Red Sea on Nov. 19, 2023. The release marked the end of ...