IMH Journal 2026, Vol. 77, No. 1
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Supporting seafarers in the Persian Gulf
Source: Gard In response to the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Gard, in collaboration with Helse Bergen, is sharing timely guidance to support the health and wellbeing of seafarers currently operating in the region. The guidance letter below – which has also been distributed directly to clients and vessels in the affected area
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Joint ITF–JNG statement: designation of high risk area in the Strait of Hormuz
Source: ITF The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have today designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area following the sharp escalation of military tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and the widening
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ITF calls for ceasefire and protection of transport workers amid military escalation threatening regional peace
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in calling for an immediate ceasefire, full de-escalation by all parties and the urgent initiation of diplomacy grounded in international law. The ITF strongly condemns the illegal bombing carried out by Israel and the United States, and the subsequent retaliatory attacks launched
The Human Heart of Sustainable Shipping
Why Seafarer Wellbeing Must Become a Core Priority on the Path to Net Zero As the maritime sector undergoes profound transformation, the wellbeing of seafarers is increasingly recognised as a crucial strategic concern—one that will shape the industry’s future resilience. This SHS report, informed by extensive engagement with UK seafarers, shares insights into their real-world
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IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026
Source: International Maritime Organization (IMO) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to adjourn the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which was convened this week (14 to 17 October 2025) to consider the adoption of draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, including the IMO Net-Zero Framework. The extraordinary session will be
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Gard Crew Claims Report 2025 – What the Numbers Say About Life at Sea
Seafarers are the backbone of global trade, but life at sea comes with unique risks and challenges. The Gard Crew Claims Report 2025 takes a close look at illnesses, injuries, and fatalities reported in 2024, offering insights into what these cases reveal about the wellbeing and safety of crew members worldwide. The findings show that:
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