Yes, the physical fitness of seafarers is subject to specific requirements established by international maritime conventions and regulations to ensure the safety of life at sea and the effective performance of duties on board.
A major drug smuggling attempt has been thwarted aboard the Scot Bremen, a product tanker anchored off the Belgian coast, after the vessel’s captain discovered concealed narcotics on board and immediately alerted the authorities.
A tragic accident unfolded on June 24, 2025, when a fire broke out aboard the oil tanker MT Federal II during maintenance work at the ASL Marine Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
A watch officer aboard the Turkish-flagged bulk carrier Ali Aykin is facing serious legal consequences after the vessel ran aground near Sweden last month.
Japanese shipping giant NYK (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) has acquired full ownership of Kadmos Holding GmbH, a fast-growing German fintech company specializing in end-to-end digital salary payments for seafarers.
Long before satellites and electronic charts, mariners navigated the world’s oceans with a sextant in hand and the stars above.
Tossing a heaving line isn't just a matter of brute force – it’s a seafarer’s skill that demands precision, rhythm, and repetition.