Australian maritime authorities intervened for unpaid crew after receiving a complaint It is clear the seafarers at large understood they need not put up with mistreatment. A Filipino-owned bulk carrier was banned from Australian ports for 6 months after being found guilty of retaining crew without wages. Repeat offender The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) got wind of an employer ...
It is clear charterers are now considering splitting cargoes, which imply more jobs for seafarers China’s typhoon Chanthu propelled rates for capesize vessels’ time charter and voyages. S&P Platts recorded an average index of $49,460/d as at 13 September 2021 for ships burning 0.5 per cent sulphur marine fuel. This is an $8,764/d, or a 21.5 per cent increase from ...
25 June – Day of the Seafarer, is it just hot air? Those in seafaring will certainly hold this date in high regard. Would it be back to square one shortly after, being neglected and invisible because of national interests as it has always been? Talk versus action Days to this date, several championing about more ...
Handling Stress on board the Ship All of us experience some form of stress in our lives, be it at work or in our personal lives. While some amount of stress is normal, excessive stress is definitely unhealthy and it can have a detrimental effect on your personal relationship and in your work. There are certain situations at work which ...
How to Motivate Yourself at Work Some days we are at work feeling so positive and motivated while some other days we just feel drained and everything seems to be so tough and you lose focus. When you lack motivation, the day at work can be such a drag and you will feel very unhappy. If you feel unmotivated often, ...
Building Trust at Work In any relationship, trust is the fundamental core that is so important in keeping the relationship going. Everyone can act in ways that promote trust in our immediate work environment. In order for the company to succeed it doesn’t just require the effort of one person, it is a team effort. The team work can’t exist ...
Among the challenges we may face at work is being faced with a negative coworker. The negative coworker can pull down the morale of the whole team or even worse, affect the productivity of the team. Some people are just negative about everything. They don’t like their work, don’t like the ship they are sailing on, don’t like their ...
We spend longer periods of time at work as compared to with our family. Thus maintaining a good working relationship on board the ship is very important as this can make your job more enjoyable and productive. We share with you some keys to establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship on board the ship. TRUST As with ...
There are a few lucky mates who love their jobs and also love the companies they are working for while the rest of us are simply getting paid so that we can afford to do what we love during the weekends or go for that annual vacation with our loved ones. Some of us might be thinking is it time ...
Money management is about taking charge and managing your finances to ensure your financial well-being. It is all the more important for seafarers to manage your finances prudently as you should prepare for your life when you will no longer be able to work on board the ship. Some rule of thumb about financial planning includes: Personal & Medical ...