Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A delegation of Saudi Arabia discussed steps to enhance cooperation in maritime transport and ports with South Korea, local media reports said. Led by Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, the delegation visited South Korea and met Cho Seung-hwan, Minister of Oceans and...
Saudi minister appreciates Seafarers’ role in maritime sector
Minister of Transport and Logistics, Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, praised the seafarers for their role in the global maritime transport industry and their efforts in sustaining the flow of life's necessities. He was speaking on the occasion of the International Seafarers Day, observed on June 25 annually. Al-Jasser said...
Oman becomes first GCC nation to ratify a treaty on rights of seafarers
Oman has become the 100th country to ratify a 2006 treaty that protects the rights, pay and conditions of seafarers. The ratification means more than 96 per cent of the world’s gross shipping tonnage is now covered by the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC). It also applies to most countries that supply...
Ships violating seafarers’ rights can’t enter UAE waters
The country launches 'Supporting Our Blue Army' initiative that will seafarers overcome the challenges arising out of the pandemic, travel restrictions.
