Pandemic stress impacts seafarers' well-being
Survey of maritime workers highlights issues such as high workloads, fatigue and lack of social interaction among those onboard ships
THE recently launched Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change recognises that the 300 plus signatory organisations and companies have a shared responsibility to ensure the humanitarian crisis of stranded seafarers is resolved as soon as possible.
The Neptune Declaration draws attention to an estimated 400,000 seafarers left stranded on ships beyond the expiry of their initial contracts, many unable to leave since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The plight of seafarers was highlighted in a recent Lloyd's Register (LR), UK Chamber of Shipping, Mission to Seafarers (MTS) and Safety at Sea survey on maritime workers' well-being throughout Covid-19, finding that many who are providing essential services are feeling undervalued.
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