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[Nautilus International @nautilusint]

Seafarers can now tap into a new training fund aimed at supporting crew who are facing redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Applicants will be eligible for up to £500 towards training that will help them get a new job in the industry.

https://t.co/VH4VPQBipj

[Maritime Charities Group @MaritimeCharity]

Thanks to @UKShipping for hosting yesterday’s webinar on our #MentalHealthAwareness training standard. Good to see that the word is getting out. Calling on all training providers to use the standard when planning MH training for #seafarers. Details here https://t.co/cJL05NrxJC

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

The #FisheriesBill has gained Royal Assent.

The Fisheries Act will enable us to manage access to our waters and build a sustainable and profitable UK #fishing industry.

Learn more: https://t.co/JBs3EYpxaY

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

.@NautilusInt says some UK #seafarers are facing financial hardship during the #pandemic through no fault of their own https://t.co/tcqKTW5sF7

[Maritime Charities Group @MaritimeCharity]

Has your STCW or NEBOSH certificate run out? Need help towards the cost of a refresher? If you’re a UK based #seafarer who’s been made #redundant or lost a contract due to #COVID19 help is available from @MaritimeCharity, @MNWBUK & @trinityhouse_uk Go to https://t.co/HHyrPxp1fM

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

UK facing risk of 'systemic economic crisis', official paper says https://t.co/HVNVbjDmFl

[World Maritime University @WMUHQ]

OPEN REGISTRATION #WMUWebinar: Understanding the Effects of #COVID19 on #Seafarers. The webinar is open to anyone who wishes to join, provided space is available. There is no charge to participate. Learn more and register at: https://t.co/FHvL3tOx1r

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

#Shipping needs to ensure #seafarers are prioritised for #Covid19 vaccines https://t.co/MqXVufFU6k

[Helen Devereux @Helen_Devereux]

Looking forward to presenting the preliminary findings from 'the forgotten keyworkers: challengers faced by British seafarers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic' project on Wednesday @warsashmaritime @solentuni @SolentResearch @nautilusint @MNWBUK

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

New technology may weaken #seafarers' professional judgment https://t.co/eJPTZozhTF

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

https://t.co/RsdHQZbNDb and @ISWAN_ORG launch 24-hour professional yacht crew helpline #seafarers https://t.co/DLNpIFY0z3 via @marineindnews

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

Hundreds of thousands of #seafarers remain stuck at sea during the #pandemic (video)
https://t.co/8t43bbuDTh

[Nautilus International @nautilusint]

We are urging the UK government to ensure the merchant navy is not forgotten as it announces a new boost to military spending.

Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson said: 'Further investment is crucial if the UK is to maintain and grow the UK flag and UK seafarers'

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

450 days trapped on a cargo ship #seafarers https://t.co/OK6Kp7rihu

[Nautilus International @nautilusint]

The Covid-19 crisis has created excessive levels of work-related stress among seafarers that require urgent remedial action to be taken by owners and managers, a new study has warned.
https://t.co/EBBoLuS9PT

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

‘Congestion at England's #ports is now so bad, some #shipping firms have limited the amount of cargo they will bring to the UK' https://t.co/hCmumA3PTd

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

European Union eyes mammoth expansion of offshore wind farms #wind #energy #emissions https://t.co/MAuUICg9Ce

[SAFETY4SEA @safety4sea]

#CareerPaths: Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Programme Director, @UKPandI discusses about her role in the #MentalHealth department and highlights the importance of #GenderEquality inside the shipping industry. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ https://t.co/2TsxzNbzoK

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

Europe welcomes @IMOHQ #emissions cutting measure #maritime #shipping #seafarers https://t.co/BhowZIFgGp

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

Call for cameras on #fishing boats to prevent the 'needless death of millions' of marine animals #fishers #fishermen #seafarers https://t.co/HITKkoRIV2