Onboard an oil tanker, Chief cook prepared a dish of “ sweet and sour fish” using frozen fish Skipjack tuna which was provided in packets and was well within its expiry date. Fish was consumed by most … [Read more...] about Case Study- Allergic reaction to fish preparation onboard.
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Goa: Seafarers sent into paid quarantine question ‘bias’
Source:Indian Express Seafarers entering the state have to undergo a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine even if their tests come negative, with their agents and companies having to pay … [Read more...] about Goa: Seafarers sent into paid quarantine question ‘bias’
Adherence to galley hygiene is more important than ever – UK P&I Club comments
Markus Westphal, Risk Assessor at UK P&I Club, discusses the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene onboard ship and provides some important tips: “In this time of … [Read more...] about Adherence to galley hygiene is more important than ever – UK P&I Club comments
Coronavirus: Sailors tell of months stuck on ships amid COVID-19 crises.
Source:BBC Seafarers across the world are stuck on their ships, spending months without shore leave as ports ban crew transfers. While most are being paid and some are getting extra pay, they … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Sailors tell of months stuck on ships amid COVID-19 crises.
Indian Govt. to chart out evacuation plan for stranded seafarers in international waters: Mandaviya
Source:PTI New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The government will chart out a plan for evacuation of seafarers stuck on international waters amid COVID-19 pandemic, Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya said on … [Read more...] about Indian Govt. to chart out evacuation plan for stranded seafarers in international waters: Mandaviya
