Meeting Between Indian Delegation and ISWAN CEO – Key Outcomes

Indian delegation held a meeting with Mr. Simon Grainge, Chief Executive, ISWAN (International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network). Here is a condensed summary of the key discussion points: Wellbeing & Training: Integrate "Sagar Mey Yoga" into official training modules and establish a 24x7 support helpline for grievances. Workforce Expansion: Strategize to increase India's global seafarer share to 20%, focusing on future skills (automation) and tackling fraudulent recruitment. Women Seafarers: Enforce a strict zero-tolerance harassment policy under the "Sagar Mey Samman" initiative. Green Shipping: Launch the Green Shipping Policy during the DGS 75th Anniversary and address the impact of decarbonization on crews. Infrastructure & Support: Establish Port Welfare Committees for onshore facilities and create engagement platforms for seafarers' families. Safety Culture: Align ISWAN's "Happier Crews" philosophy with India's "Safety First" (Suraksha Pratham) mandate.

A glimpse of the Indian delegation meeting Mr. Simon Grainge, Chief Executive, ISWAN.