It might be #DayoftheSeafarer, but many of our 1.4 million seafarer members can't celebrate. They can't celebrate with their kids, our families or friends. They can't celebrate because governments have denied crew change.
#CrewChangeCrisis#bringthemhome
"Even in good times, seafarers are the unsung heroes of the global economy. Seafarers’ work is physically and mentally demanding, lonely and remote" said IMO SG in his #DayoftheSeafarer message. Read in full here: https://t.co/oxZ7ufynvi #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers
Think of the crews stuck at home with no money coming in, some in desperate situations, others having to spend their lives savings. It is hard being stuck onboard, but being at home without any pay is worse.
If you don't leave your past in the past, it will destroy your future,
Live what today has to offer, not for yesterday has taken away! ⚓
~unknown
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