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(4 articles)India Implements Historic Shore Leave Reform for Seafarers
India's shipping sector has implemented a significant reform to shore leave policies for seafarers, marking a structural shift in how maritime labor standards are managed. This initiative addresses lo
ILA's McNamara Inducted Into International Maritime Hall of Fame
James W. McNamara, Chief of Staff and spokesman for the International Longshoremen's Association, has been inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame in recognition of his 44-year career sh
Gulf Seafarers' PTSD Claims Raise Shipping Cost Concerns
The Arabian Gulf shipping industry is confronting an emerging workforce crisis as mental health claims—particularly post-traumatic stress disorder—among seafarers escalate. Operators and insurers fear
Belgian Pilot Strike Triggers Port Congestion, Shipping Delays
Belgian pilots have initiated strike action in protest of federal pension reform proposals, creating immediate congestion at the country's key maritime facilities. This labor action directly impacts v