Have Your Say. Surveys to Measure Seafarers Issues During Pandemic

Two surveys are presently underway to determine the mental preparedness and physical wellbeing of South African seafarers including those working in the fishing industry. The training needs of all seafarers is also in the spotlight. Have your say and fill in the surveys at the end of this article…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on seafarers generally as it has meant long periods at sea, not being able to leave their vessels and reduced work options.

Due to lockdowns, many seafarers have found themselves stranded at ports around the world, often alone and vulnerable. This has heightened their sense of feeling invisible to authorities grappling with the wider issues presented by the pandemic.