Maritime News

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/10540/download?token=d6VMz7f1

The 4th meeting of the ILO’s Special Tripartite Committee for the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) was held in Geneva from 5 to 13 May 2022. The Committee addressed a wide range of issues related to seafarers such as recruitment, repatriation, welfare and medical care, and adopted eight amendments to the Code of the MLC, 2006.

Awareness of mental health issues in the maritime industry is increasing, though careful consideration of next steps is vital, writes Dr Rachel Glynn-Williams, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director of Recall Recover Ltd, Consultants to Qwest Care

As part of our charity support programme West has supported the Sailors’ Society Wellness at Sea programme. The Society has recently launched a video highlighting issues faced by seafarers and how the charity can help.

The Amendments of 2018 to the MLC, 2006 entered into force on 26 Dec. 2020 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. Since the issued date, various flag administrations have newly issued or
updated the circulars.