Tag: Seafarers
Training seafarers for a decarbonized future
A new training project will prepare seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships, helping the global shipping industry decarbonize and ensure a just transition for seafarers. Research commissioned by the Maritime Just Transition Task Force identified that 800,000 seafarers may require additional training by the mid-2030s in order to operate vessels run on zero or…
Enabling Smooth Payments for Seafarers During Times of Crisis
Just as the maritime industry underpins global trade, seafarers across the world ensure that the shipping sector remains afloat. Since international voyages can span weeks or months, employees on ships often don’t return home for long periods. Receiving wages promptly is crucial to sustaining their livelihoods and supporting their families. In the decades marked by normalised globalisation, this…
