#Regulations

Seafarer Safety and Labor Rights: 2.5 Million Workers Face Ongoing Risks

The maritime industry marks the Day of the Seafarer, celebrating 2.5 million workers who move 90 percent of global traded goods. Gard reported about 850 crew injury claims in 2025, with slips and falls accounting for 29 percent. The International Chamber of Shipping highlights the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, calling for full ratification and implementation. The industry faces a shortage of STCW-trained officers, needing more than 100,000 additional officers by 2030.