A wave of protests and a strike at the port of Piraeus following the death of a young seafarer
The death of a 20-year-old motorman on the ferry “Blue Star Chios” sparked a strong reaction from trade unions and halted operations at the port of Piraeus. The young man, who had worked on the vessel for only 15 days, suffered fatal injuries after becoming trapped in a hermetically sealed door. ❌ Seafarers’ unions PEMEN […]
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Working as a Seafarer in Sweden: How to Obtain a Work Permit
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and want to work on a Swedish vessel in domestic traffic, you will need a work permit. Seafarers include officers, engineers, deckhands, and service personnel on board a vessel. 📍 What does domestic traffic mean?This refers to voyages from one Swedish port to another […]
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New Basic Safety Training (BST) Certificate Requirements Effective January 1, 2026
From this date, all crew members are required to comply with the amendments to the STCW Code, Standard A-VI/1-4, adopted by Resolution MSC.560(108). 📌 What this means for seafarers: 👉 The amendments are binding on everyone, regardless of citizenship.
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Lithuania Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Until March 4, 2027
The Lithuanian Cabinet of Ministers approved the extension of the temporary protection regime for Ukrainian citizens for another year, until March 4, 2027. What does this mean for Ukrainians in Lithuania: 🔘 Residence permits under temporary protection will be issued immediately with a validity period until March 2027.🔘 As of September 9, 2025, 47,534 Ukrainians […]
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