Time to solve COVID seafarer crisis and protect global trade | World ...
Over 1 million seafarers work in tough conditions to support 80% of global trade. COVID-19 pandemic has stranded vast numbers of these key workers at sea. We outline the urgent support and health …
Stuck at sea: How to save the world’s seafarers and the supply systems ...
Jun 19, 2020 · Industry leaders are calling for stranded seafarers to be recognized as key workers, have visas waived and given access to flights to return home. Supply systems and the global economic …
Seafarers are still stuck at sea, months into the pandemic | World ...
Sep 21, 2020 · Many seafarers have been at their place of work for months on end, some approaching 18 months aboard cargo vessels without a break. Pause for just a moment to consider this reality – …
Here's why skills are central to shipping's green transition
Feb 8, 2023 · Moving towards a low-emission global economy will require new 'green jobs' and reskilling, and the maritime industry is no different. Global shipping's green transition could create …
How to address piracy and protect seafarers | World Economic Forum
May 21, 2021 · To keep seafarers safe and discourage attacks, ships working in the Gulf of Guinea need a naval presence that actively enforces International Maritime Law.
Why we need more women in maritime industries
Sep 4, 2015 · However, the diversity of the motley crew of global seafarers has yet to take on a visible mixture of men and women – as many seafaring occupations remaining the preserve of men. The …
Should governments act like start-ups? The case from Ukraine
Jul 28, 2025 · Ukraine's digital transformation in wartime embraces speed, user-centric design and innovation – start-up principles – to enable vital public services.
China’s 40-year history of economic transformation
Jun 19, 2025 · A historical analysis of China’s economic rise, emphasizing the continuity between Mao-era foundations and post-1978 reforms.
This electric ferry’s success may herald an era of green shipping ...
Jul 14, 2020 · Here's how Stuck at sea: How to save the world’s seafarers and the supply systems they support In August 2019, the electric ferry Ellen began making regular 40 kilometre return-trips …
The role of maritime fuel projects in decarbonizing shipping
Apr 18, 2024 · Shipping accounts for 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's why it's critical to remove barriers to maritime fuel projects for decarbonization.