Amanda Bradfield
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Today, June 25th marks the Day of the Seafarer for 2024.Gee, they truly deserve more than one day of being honoured.This year’s theme is look at seafarers' contribution to making the maritime sector a safer workplace.(This makes me pull that awkward face that says “really?”)I think that we knew from the moment that the Galaxy Leader was hijacked back in November 2023 that the entire landscape for seafarers had changed.To this day, the 25 crew members from this vessel are still being held and have now been detained for over 7 months. Certainly, seafarers faced dangers in the past, but they were nothing compared to the sophisticated attacks occurring today.Life changing incidents are happening around the world causing more and more stress to seafarers who are now involved in a war that has nothing to do with them. There is some good news on this day, with the 21 crew members from the container ship Dali, allowed to fly home.According to MarineTraffic the Dali has departed Baltimore for the first time since the containership lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26.Seafarers are often forgotten, yet it is crucial to remember that they are just people, like you and me. There is a call to action for the maritime industry and regulatory bodies to improve their response protocols for seafarers in distress. By prioritising their well-being and expediting necessary decisions, we can demonstrate our commitment to those who keep global trade moving, even in these challenging times.
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Geoff Kirton
Former Library Officer at RMIT University, now retired.
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Yes. Hijackings, missile attacks, more extreme unpredictable weather, 24/7 operations, poor wages & conditions for many...A life on the ocean wave is not so great despite advances in technology & safety. 🛳 ⛴ 😧
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