Seamen

EMSA develops uniform crew training standards for alternative fuel vessels

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has conducted a specialized training course dedicated to the preparation of seafarers for the safe operation of ships using alternative fuels.

23.09.2026 - 18:00
Russia attacked a civilian ship in the Odesa region: Ukrainian captain killed

On the night of September 23, the Russians attacked a cargo ship under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in the Black Sea.

23.09.2026 - 10:19
The demand for seafarer’s licenses in Warsaw exceeded the service’s capabilities

The queue for issuing a seaman’s identity card at the State Enterprise “Morrichservice” in Warsaw has actually formed before the completion of the pilot project.

15.09.2026 - 09:21
The MTWTUU defended the right to compensation for the family of the deceased Ukrainian sailor

The accident occurred on board a ship that was in the port of Spain. After the sailor died, his family sought help.

10.09.2026 - 13:21
There is a shortage of captains on the Danube due to the suspension of the issuance of qualification documents

The professional community proposes to introduce a temporary mechanism for the qualification of shipmasters for work on the Danube.

7.09.2026 - 16:40
Indian Seafarers’ Union calls for evacuation of ship’s crew from Chornomorsk port

The Indian embassy said it was keeping a close watch on the situation due to the ongoing risk of Russian shelling.

29.07.2026 - 14:51
Crews are more likely to refuse to enter Ukraine: shipowners are looking for replacements for Sulina

Shipowners operating in the Ukrainian direction are increasingly facing problems with crew recruitment.

28.07.2026 - 16:33
The number of victims of the Russian attack on the tanker Gas Lisbon has increased

One of the crew members of the gas tanker Gas Lisbon, which was attacked by Russia off the coast of Romania, died in hospital from his injuries.

24.07.2026 - 09:22
India confirms death of four of its citizens after Russian attack on ship in Odesa port

India’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed the deaths of four of its citizens in a Russian attack on the merchant ship Golden Leo in the port of Odessa. Another Indian sailor is in critical condition. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed the deaths of four of its citizens in a Russian attack on the merchant…

21.07.2026 - 10:40
Bodies of 10 dead in Russian attack on civilian ship found at sea

During the search and rescue operation, the bodies of 10 dead were found – the pilot and crew members of a merchant ship attacked by the Russians near Odesa.

20.07.2026 - 16:32