Articles by Seafarers Rights International

World Celebrates Day of The Seafarer

The world celebrated Day of the Seafarer on Saturday 25 June, with a collective mix of memories and tales of life at sea. For 2022, the campaign of the Day of the Seafarer, with the theme ‘Your voyage – then and now, share your journey’, looked at seafarer voyages – what they include, how they have evolved over time, and what remains…


Asian Seafaring Nations Announce First Ever Manila Statement on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers

A Regional Meeting of Asia’s leading seafaring nations has highlighted the plight seafarers face in the event of a maritime accident and has pledged to lead the drive towards proper and effective implementation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labor Organization (ILO) agreed Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers. The Regional Meeting, held in Manila on 13-November,…