Without vaccinating crew there could be a shortage of seafarers

When I was little, I listened to my parents talk frequently about historical events that have affected their lives. We studied in school many of those historical events. There were times when we even thought that it would be interesting to experience one of those events, until it was our turn…

The heads of five UN organisations have called for maritime workers to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccination

We were established in 2003 with support from the ITF. The centre aims to provide a space where seafarers can feel at home.

by: Jorge Marin These protocols were created to prevent COVID-19 spreed among employees and visitors (visitors are: seafarers, community and tourists)

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed everything we do in our daily routine, including our procedures. However, regardless of distance, we here at SHSJ are committed to serving seafarers, even though we are in the midst of a global pandemic.

Seafarers in Bali are to be vaccinated against COVID after pressure from ITF unions

Seafarers House is preparing the facilities to prevent COVID-19 and receive visitors as soon as the cruise industry return again.

How the NSU has worked through the crisis

One of the first countries to implement keyworker status for seafarers

Governments ignored MLC obligations and failed seafarers, the ILO has ruled

There are lots of fake job adverts being targeted at cruise ship workers at the moment. Please double-check.

Best wishes from the Norwegian Seafarers' Union

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ILO has established new global standards aimed at ending violence and harassment in the world of work.

The statement instead urged employers and governments to engage with unions and to protect workers' rights during the pandemic.

The International Maritime Organisation and the World Tourism Organisation issued a joint statement in support of the cruise industry's safe re-start

There is a scam letter circulating to RCCL crew. Below you can see a picture of the letter.