SEAFARERS' VETTING

Back for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Intertanko Seafarers' Vetting Seminar took place at Edsa Shangri-La in Manila on 2 October.

Sponsored by OSM-Thome, the seminar was chaired by the Intertanko Vetting Committee Vice-Chairman Capt Ashley Cooper, Group Marine Director of Scorpio Ship Management.

Welcoming close to 1,300 seafarers from Member companies, Cooper opened the seminar highlighting the importance of seafarers and how they are key to the success of the industry.

Dr Phillip Belcher, Intertanko's Marine Director gave a brief overview of Intertanko activities, focusing on the importance of mental health and welfare. He also provided a brief on security issues.

Dr Christian Angelo P. Lubaton Didoy), Medical Director for Holistic Care, Nordic Medical Clinic gave his keynote speech, where he gave practical advice to the seafarers on recognising mental health issues and how to deal with them on board.

Frans Ubaghs, Intertanko's Senior Vetting Manager and Deputy Marine Director, gave a presentation around Intertanko's Vetting Committee activities and the progress made on the new Intertanko publication Seafarers' Practical Guide to SIRE 2.0 Inspections”.