Today is International Day of the Seafarer.
Seafarers, we are listening.
On 25 June the International Maritime Organization (IMO) celebrate International Day of the Seafarer.
The theme is a fair future for seafarers.
This year we celebrate the vital role of seafarers in the fight against COVID-19 and the sacrifices they make to deliver essential services.
Seafarers cope with challenging working conditions at the best of times—long periods at sea, irregular work hours, high work demands, and long periods away from family and friends.
While seafarers have been on the frontline maintaining the flow of vital goods such as food, medicines and medical supplies, social distancing measures have made their working conditions even tougher.
Difficulties around port access, re-supply, crew changeovers and travel restrictions mean seafarers face uncertainty about when they can return home to their families.
Today we’re sharing the stories of some of our employees, who started their careers at sea. Watch the video.
Thank you, seafarers!
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You can read more on the IMO website Day of the Seafarer 2021
We at AMSA are also deeply committed to the wellbeing of seafarers.
You can now access a variety of resources and support services on our website.