Seafarer

Agwa's AI-powered autonomous vegetable growing units.

Op-Ed: Lowering barriers to nutrition at sea

By Eli Feiglin, Agwa’s Chief Commercial Officer Crew shortages are intensifying, younger generations are less willing to accept outdated conditions, and expectations around seafarer wellbeing are rapidly evolving. Nutrition sits at the

Philip Schifflin on MLC 2006

Op-Ed: A closer look at MLC 2006

By Philip Schifflin, Jr., Esq., Director, Center for Mariner Advocacy, The Seamen’s Church Institute NOTE: While the amendments outlined in this op-ed have not yet entered into force. The period for member states

Manpower report sees seafarer shortage ahead

MAY 17, 2016 — The latest five-year BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report forecasts a serious future shortage in the supply of seafarers. The report identifies a current shortfall of about 16,500 officers (2.1%), but