My Word Is My Bond: What Is a Charter Party?
By David Reid MA FNI The maritime world is like other commercial spaces. Most shopping centers or office buildings, for example, are built to be rented out to others, not to be used by the owners themselves. So, in shipping. Someone
Dutch Welfare Work for Seafarers Under Financial Pressure: Report
On March 29, the chairman of the Nederlandse Zeevarendencentrale, the NZC, presented a research report to the Director General of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The research was carried out by Erasmus University and investigated the welfare needs
Shore Leave Improving in West Coast Ports, but Concerns Remain
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The role of chaplains in the ministry to seafarers extends beyond the spiritual. It is holistic at its core. During recent months, as the global pandemic has subsided and the vaccination of
Shore Leave for Cruise Ship Crew Improves
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Shore leave for seafarers on cruise ships has improved since the decrease of COVID-19. Seafarer centers in the United States and Canada report improved access to shore leave provides reduced stress on those working at
‘Home Sick’ by San Ko Oo wins Life at Sea 2022 photography competition
On this, World Maritime Day, we’re delighted to announce the winners of the Life at Sea 2022 photography competition, the latest in the ITF Seafarers’ Trust project to capture the experiences of seafarers today and highlight their vital, often unnoticed,
The 10 Sources of Funding for Seafarers’ Welfare Organizations
by Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA Since its earliest beginnings over 200 years ago, port-based seafarers' welfare organizations have relied on the generosity of a wide variety of donors to support their work. Churches, foundations, industry and labor groups, and individuals from the
Great Podcasts for those in Seafarers’ Welfare 2022
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, NAMMA/ICMA In July 2020, I put out a first list of podcasts that were insightful and encouraging for those in seafarers' welfare. That list still has top picks like the Shipping Podcast, The Last Voyage of the
Port Saint John opens world-class Crew Lounge for cruise ship staff
Thousands of crew members that call Port Saint John each year will now have a unique space to call their own when they visit the beautiful Bay of Fundy. As part of the newly opened AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village
Welfare survey on Ukraine conflict reveals priorities for seafarers
A major survey into the welfare priorities of seafarers affected by the Ukraine crisis has shone a spotlight on the measures being taken to support seafarers and their families, as well as the most pressing priorities in the coming months. The
Seafarers’ Welfare in Aruba: A Preliminary Review
by Jason Zuidema - ICMA/NAMMA Introduction At the invitation of Dr. Viola Heutger, Rector of the University of Aruba, we came to Aruba for a short series of meetings to better understand the resources that could be available to offer to seafarers