Maritime top exec calls for immigration SOP review to smooth crew change

Maritime top exec calls for immigration SOP review to smooth crew change

KUALA LUMPUR: A top maritime industry executive has urged the Immigration Department to review its standard operating procedures (SOP) for crew change operations nationwide to ensure smooth functioning of port activities. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Moving Beyond Mental Health: A Smarter Approach to Human Risk in Maritime Operations

Human error contributes to nearly 80% of maritime accidents. Despite the industry’s reputation for precision and discipline, safety still depends on the people doing the work—their judgment, stamina, and ability...

Tenders called for Port Hedland Seafarers Centre

Allen Newton TENDERS have been called for the construction of a new Port Hedland Seafarers Centre. Plans for the development were announced by state ports minister David Michael in April last year and work will be carried out under the auspices of Pilbara Ports. The tender calls for the construction of a modern, fit-for-purpose facility, allowing for the current and future growth of seafarer welfare services located at 3 Richardson Street, Port …

On the 28th, the government approved a cabinet resolution on amendments to the Seafarers Act and other laws. As the labor shortage on cargo ships and passenger ships is becoming more serious, shipowners will be required to make efforts to improve the working environment, which will lead to an increase in applicants. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to provide specific improvement measures in the form of guideline…

Study: To Keep Seafarers in the Industry, Stop Shipboard Harassment

The shipping industry faces its worst shortage  of crewmembers in nearly two decades, and could be 90,000 people short by next year. The Global Marit...