As we recognise Every Woman Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness of women's health issues, it’s crucial to highlight the unique challenges faced by female seafarers, particularly in managing conditions like cancer, endometriosis, and overactive bladder, underscoring the need for greater support and understanding in this demanding profession. 

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has become a global concern, prompting the introduction of successive regulations aimed at driving change

World Suicide Prevention Day is an important annual event to raise awareness of suicide

It is not unusual when anchoring off ports in West Africa for ships to draw close attention from local craft, fishermen and others, looking to sell their produce in exchange for international currency and/or ship’s equipment