In this episode, I speak with Lee Clarke from TAPIIT LIVE and learn how they are using technology in maritime to train the world fleet.
Support for seafarers during COVID-19
Seafarers UK has compiled a list of help available for all seafarers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Free telephone helplines
Seafarers Advice & Information Line
Free telephone service for seafarers and fishers on debt, housing, benefits, pensions, employment and relationships and family issues. Phone FREEPHONE 0800 160 1842 or email [email protected].
SeafarerHelp
Provided by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) – a free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers of any nationality, religion, gender or sexuality, and their families available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. A list of COVID-19 related resources is also available on their website.
Seafarer Support
SeafarerSupport is a UK free telephone and signposting service. Seafarer Support assesses the needs of the individual and then signposts you to the appropriate support. Call them on FREEPHONE 0800 121 4765.
Sailors Helpline
The Sailors Helpline is based out of Chennai, India. Its purpose is to serve the maritime fraternity of India with emergency social services. Confidentiality is of prime importance and all calls and emails in liaison with this organisation are kept completely private. It is an NGO and non-governmental in nature, attracting volunteers from the legal profession, the church and others involved in the industry.