News on #Seamen
The Maritime Administration Violates the Requirements of the Ukrainian Legislation
The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine received information that the Maritime Administration sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) about the alleged "start of an experiment on issuing seafarers qualification documents in electronic format" and also on sending to IMO samples of seafarers' qualification documents containing a QR-code.
Three Ukrainian Seafarers Detained in Spain for Transporting Prohibited Cargo
At the end of last week, the relatives of three Ukrainian seafarers that were detained on March 27, 2021, in Spain contacted the Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine.
UK International Seafarer Vaccination Hub
Nautilus International and the UK Chamber of Shipping have urged Maritime Minister Robert Courts MP to support establishing the UK as an international seafarer vaccination hub, where seafarers of all nationalities can access Covid-19 vaccines while their vessels are in ports around the UK.
Update on Blank Seafarers’ Qualification Documents
Seafarers and crewing companies often request the MTWTU to comment towards the seafarers’ qualification documents that contain a QR-code though do not meet the requirements for special security elements defined by Ukrainian legislation.
MTWTU Helped Seafarer Receive Medical Aid Onboard
The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine helps seafarers in trouble, whether it is wage arrears, illegal termination of an employment contract by a shipowner, or shipowner's failure to comply with requirements on ensuring decent living and working conditions on the ship. And today, the number of requests for help has increased due to global restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Video conference with the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine
On March 29, 2021, a meeting between the representatives of crewing companies, higher maritime educational institutions and officials of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine took place via video conference.
A Practical Guide on Vaccination against COVID-19
The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine has developed a short practical guide on vaccination for seafarers and shipping companies.
Changes in the rules for crossing the state border by citizens of Ukraine
The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine draws your attention to the fact that on March 22, 2021, amendments were made to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from December 09, 2020, No. 1236 regarding the crossing of the state border by citizens of Ukraine.
ITF invites seafarers to take a short survey
It only takes 5 minutes to complete the ITF Seafarer Survey for March 2021. All responses are completely confidential and anonymous.
Travel requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has developed a circular to its affiliates with information regarding travel requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time Management and Planning
Large international companies a long time ago have figured out that organization's synergy is not less important than workers' classic professional skills. It is due to understanding that the employees do not act separately from each other.
MTWTU developed a Draft Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on measures to support seafarers
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine registered the Draft Resolution on the Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on measures to support seafarers employed onboard the vessels engaged in international maritime shipping.
MTWTU helped the seafarer to defend his right to a fair consideration of a complaint about the testing results of the state qualification commission
The MTWTU received an application from a seafarer-MTWTU member, with a request to assist him in the contestation of the testing results of the State Qualification Commission (SQC).
Union Warns Seafarers: Caribana Lines SA - Not Recommended
Currently, the ship's manager company Caribana Lines SA refuses to settle the payroll with the Caribana Express (IMO 7816123, Panama flag) vessel's crew - citizens of Ukraine, Cuba, and others, referring to financial difficulties.
Ships and Relationships
Today, the Maritime Union Center hosted the first meeting in 2021 with Dr. Binay Singh - a founder and president of the Global Maritime Community, life-coach and author of over 75 books.
Семинар от ПРМТУ для консульских работников
5 февраля в Дипломатической академии Украины им. Геннадия Удовенко при Министерстве иностранных дел Украины cостоялся практический семинар по вопросам защиты прав и интересов моряков-граждан Украины за рубежом.
Вниманию молодых моряков: Профсоюз предупреждает!
Профсоюз предупреждает молодых моряков, которые только начинают свой трудовой путь: компания Pescatlant Ltd использует курсантов как дешевую рабочую силу на судах своего рыболовецкого флота.
Экипаж судна ROWAYTON EAGLE в безопасности
В субботу, 30 января, сухогруз ROWAYTON EAGLE (IMO 9575216, MHL), на борту которого находились 16 членов экипажа, было атаковано морскими пиратами в Гвинейском заливе.
Three Pillars of Health: How to Live Long and Strong
Maintaining your immune system is the main path to a healthy body and wellness. But where to start? Nutritionists have the answer to this question.
С 29-м Днем рождения, ПРМТУ!
30 января Профсоюз работников морского транспорта Украины отмечает День рождения!