- Maritime body MUI urged the government to take cognisance of ‘Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change’ in the formulation of Maritime India Vision 2030.
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India will be formulating ‘Maritime India Vision’.
- The Neptune declaration primarily focuses on recognising seafarers as key workers by all governments worldwide.
A recent news article published in the Economic Times reveals that Maritime body MUI has urged the Government of India to take cognisance of ‘Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change’.
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Recognising seafarers
The Maritime Union of India (MUI) General Secretary, Amar Singh Thakur, said, “The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, a declaration released by the global maritime industry recently, primarily focuses on recognising seafarers as key workers by all governments worldwide in line with the UN General Assembly resolution adopted on December 1, 2020. While finalising the intricacies of ‘Maritime India Vision-2030’, The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India should hence permanently accord the status of ‘key workers’ to Indian seafarers.”
About MUI
The MUI, which is the oldest union of merchant navy officers, said since seafarers are the frontline workers of the maritime industry carrying 90 per cent of global trade.
It is extremely important to take care of their mental and physical well-being during unusual circumstances and crises such as pandemic, war, etc.
Suntech Ship Management Company Managing Director Sanjay Srivastava said, “The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change also highlights the implementation of high-quality health protocols aboard cargo vessels world-wide.”
Seafarers as key workers
If designated as ‘key workers’ by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India, Indian seafarers will be able to play a pivotal role in the global supply chain in the future.
It is through implementation of high-quality crew change protocols and SOPs supported by the Indian government.
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Source: Economic Times
