Seafarer abandonment is becoming a growing crisis in the maritime industry, with hundreds of cases reported this year...
Examples include SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships), and MLC (Maritime Labour Convention).
Initiatives to recruit, train, and support women in maritime roles are becoming increasingly prevalent.
Key challenges include long working hours, isolation, mental health issues, and limited communication with family.
Armed security, convoy operations, and sophisticated surveillance systems effectively deter piracy.
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