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The COVID-19 pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded on board ships, leading to a ‘crew change crisis’ that needs urgent action
Read MoreIn early 2020, stranded cruise ships became a stark symbol of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Now it’s seafarers stranded on cargo ships.
Read MoreIt’s high time the international shipping industry radically curbed its emissions. The industry must set a net-zero target and adopt a realistic plan to meet it.
Read MoreIf wind-propelled cargo vessels should be successful at helping to decarbonise shipping, a shift is needed in the way the industry works.
Read MoreDe honderdduizenden zeelieden die niet aan wal raken, zijn de onzichtbare slachtoffers van de corona-epidemie. Toch zijn de rederijen niet snel geneigd om hun bemanningen te wisselen. Daar moet verandering in komen.
Read MoreSome 400,000 seafarers are currently stuck on ships, past the end of their contracts, unable to go home.
Read MoreHundreds of thousands of maritime workers remain stranded at sea because many countries refuse to classify them as “essential workers” – it’s time to bring them home.
Read MoreWhen international ports close, what happens to those at sea?
Read MoreStatement from the Crew of the Avontuur, on arrival in Hamburg after six months at sea.
Read MoreA reflection on being at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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