2021 was another challenging year for our seafarers, we spoke to our colleagues to try and understand some of the challenges they faced.

To offer two different perspectives on the hardships of working in the shipping industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, we spoke to fleet personnel manager, Will Kelly, and STS superintendent, Toni Vidan.

Now in its 43rd year of celebration, World Maritime Day is organised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to bring awareness to the life of the seafarer and all those working in the shipping industry, while presenting an opportunity to let their voices be heard.  

James Fisher’s seafarers and crewing members are the backbone behind keeping the group’s shipping services running smoothly. Over the course of the last 18 months, they have overcome the difficulties associated with crew changes and more stringent health and safety measures, to ensure it could continue to operate during a period of high demand.

Today (30 September), James Fisher sets out to highlight the hard work and dedication demonstrated by its frontline workers in the shipping industry, by asking one of its STS superintendents and fleet personnel managers to share their perspectives.

Toni Vidan, STS superintendent at Fendercare Marine, says:

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