Certificate renewals hit by closure of training institutes Indian seafarers awaiting their next assignment on ships when crew change resume fully will face another hurdle to their job prospects - … [Read more...] about Expired certificates deny Indian seafarers job prospects
Crew Repatriation: Team effort ensures safe repatriation while working from home.
With many countries imposing travel bans and restrictions on crew changes with efforts to flatten the coronavirus (COVID-19) curve, it is without a doubt a challenge for all ship owners to repatriate … [Read more...] about Crew Repatriation: Team effort ensures safe repatriation while working from home.
More Indian Ship management companies resort to charter flights for moving crew as deadline looms
Indian ship management and crewing companies are resorting to charter flights to move seafarers to and from ports overseas. This move is likely to bring some business to troubled private airlines, … [Read more...] about More Indian Ship management companies resort to charter flights for moving crew as deadline looms
Tanker pitch goes back to basics as floating storage fades
Until very recently, the narrative in the tanker market went like this: The coronavirus has destroyed oil demand, excess oil will be forced into storage on tankers, a huge portion of the fleet will be … [Read more...] about Tanker pitch goes back to basics as floating storage fades
Coronavirus lockdown | Wives of merchant navy sailors at sea over prospects of their return
Source:The Hindu Many a family has lost its moorings as the men are away for far too long, they say They are accustomed to their husbands being out on the sea for months at a stretch but even … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown | Wives of merchant navy sailors at sea over prospects of their return