Faced with a shortage of Canadian seafarers, on June 25 Canada signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels. This
With a continuing world shortage of seafarers, promoting gender diversity and equality in the maritime industry is receiving increasing attention, not least at the International Maritime Organization, which today, May 18, is
An in-depth survey in the maritime industry has revealed what its organizers say are “shocking figures” on gender-based discrimination against women, onboard harassment and bullying. Carried out by WISTA International, Anglo Eastern,
