Jamaica Provides Greater Protection For Hospitality Workers On Ships Jamaica Provides Greater Protection For Hospitality Workers On Ships Public Relations / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 0 5474 Article rating: No rating Jamaica has provided greater protection for persons working in the hospitality division of passenger ships, such as bartenders, stewards and nail technicians, under the Shipping (Amendment) Act. The legislation, which has been passed in both Houses of Parliament, has been amended to expand the definition of seafarers to include these categories of workers. Read more
Spotlight On Seafarers June 25 Spotlight On Seafarers June 25 Public Relations / Friday, June 25, 2021 0 6652 Article rating: 71.613.7 Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing the 10th anniversary of the Day of the Seafarer, which is observed globally on June 25. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Thursday, June 24, Dean of the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Captain Devron Newman, explained that a number of activities will be held to mark the occasion. Captain Newman, who is Chairman of the Day of the Seafarer Planning Committee said that a virtual panel discussion will be held on June 25 under the theme ‘Partnership and Collaboration, the Future of Seafaring’. Read more
Seafarers are “vigilant” while at work, Jamaica survey finds Seafarers are “vigilant” while at work, Jamaica survey finds Public Relations / Friday, June 25, 2021 0 5476 Article rating: No rating The serious dedication needed by seafarers operating a modern merchant ship as it travels the globe delivering world trade is reflected in the findings of a new survey conducted by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) as part of its activities in support of this week’s Day of the Seafarer (June 25). Read more
Seafarers matter to the global economy Seafarers matter to the global economy Dr. Carolyn Graham, expert in maritime affairs with a focus on international labour standards and seafarers’ welfare collaborates with Mrs. Simone Cunningham-Heirs, lecturer in culture and maritime education at the CMU in highlighting some current issues facing seafarers. Public Relations / Thursday, June 24, 2021 0 7354 Article rating: 3.0 Merchant seafarers have chosen a dangerous occupation in which they are exposed to risks in a combination rarely encountered in other occupations. Detlef Nielsen, “Deaths at sea - a study of fatalities on board Hong Kong-registered merchant ships (1986–95)” Read more
2021 Day of the Seafarer Virtual Forum 2021 Day of the Seafarer Virtual Forum Public Relations / Monday, June 21, 2021 0 13080 Article rating: 54.361.1 Panel discussion featuring Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of Maritime Authority of Jamaica; Dr. Hortense Ross Innerarity, Superintendent of Pilotage, Port Authority of Jamaica; Capt. Devron Newman, Dean, Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Caribbean Maritime University. Garfield Allen, third-officer, Exmar Ship Management and CMU Alumnus provided his perspective on the current realities facing seafarers across the globe. Read more