Seafarer welfare News Archive

Human factors and system design hold the key to safety gains, INTERTANKO tells Posidonia panel

At Posidonia 2026 last week, INTERTANKO assessed that the tanker industry's next safety gains will come from the strengthening of... MORE

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IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee 111 concludes with landmark decisions on digitalisation, decarbonisation, and autonomous shipping

A series of landmark decisions shaping the future of maritime safety, digitalisation and decarbonisation were made as the International Maritime... MORE

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INTERTANKO sets clear plan for strengthening the resilience of global energy supply chains at Maritime Conference of the Americas, Panama

The need for globally consistent regulations to enable the strengthening of the energy supply chain was the overarching message delivered... MORE

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Hantavirus: potential implications for shipping

On 2 May 2026, an incident where a cluster of passengers aboard a cruise ship with severe respiratory illness was... MORE

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INTERTANKO Human Element Committee meets to discuss humanitarian issue in Gulf

INTERTANKO’s Human Element in Shipping Committee met in Limassol Cyprus to discuss many issues related to the recruitment, employment, training,... MORE

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INTERTANKO’s strategy and planning during the Middle East conflict

As geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict escalate, INTERTANKO has activated a structured, three-phase strategy designed to support tanker owners,... MORE

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Exceptional Gulf Region disruption impacting crew welfare and inspection cycles

The conflict in the Gulf region is creating significant disruptions for tanker owners and operators, with vessels facing prolonged delays... MORE

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Iran conflict: INTERTANKO priorities for the Gulf region adopted at IMO Council

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) held an Extraordinary Session of Council on 18 and 19 March, with one agenda item:... MORE

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Seafarer protection in the Gulf: Governments need to act – and act together

INTERTANKO has made clear what the industry needs from governments right now: coordinated action – not piecemeal responses – to... MORE

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Strait of Hormuz: INTERTANKO meets with IMO Secretary General in urgent briefing

On 11 March, INTERTANKO and other industry representatives took part in an urgent briefing on the shipping situation in the... MORE

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