Sailow in Wismar: Celebration for the day of seafarers against bullying!

Sailow in Wismar: Celebration for the day of seafarers against bullying!

Wismar, Deutschland - On June 25, 2025, the “Day of Sea wheels” will be celebrated in Wismar, an important event that has been in the sign of appreciation for the often overlooked men and women for 14 years. At 6 p.m., the shipping horns in the harbor sound when the freight, excursion and traditional ships are called up to celebrate the day to make their horns sound three times. This festive act is not just a tradition, but also part of a global appeal to raise awareness of the challenges and needs of seafarers. NDR reported that this day was launched by the International Shipping Society (IMO) To focus on living and working conditions at sea.

This year the day is under the motto "My harassment -free ship". This puts a strong sign against bullying, harassment and violence at sea. The call to create a safe working environment is more than necessary because international studies show alarming results. A study by Yale University, carried out on behalf of the international transport worker Federation (ITF), illuminates the challenges that seafarers face. According to this, every seventh seafarer suffers from depression, and 20 percent have thought about suicide or self-harm in the past two weeks. Welt indicates that isolation from the family and the pressure by superiors contribute to these dark thoughts.

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The ITF examination also shows that around 25 percent of the respondents report threats or violence at work, which significantly affects the mental health of the seafarers. These terrifying numbers illustrate the need to fundamentally reform the conditions on cargo -ship ships. In a blog post, Anne Engelhardt, a research assistant at the University of Göttingen, emphasizes that it is urgently needed to create a harassment -free work environment at sea in which everyone can feel safe and respected. Südwind adds that the creation of jobs is free of bullying and violence, especially in the context of the current global crises.

The challenges that are opposed to seafarers are diverse and affect not only the working conditions, but also the social aspects of their work. Since the seafaring is often shaped by different nationalities, this can lead to further tensions. On some ships, as with Hapag-Lloyd, an attempt is therefore made to limit the nationalities in such a way that better cooperation is possible. It is also pointed out that captains should play a key role in supporting their crew by recognizing problems at an early stage and offering appropriate help.

The "Day of Sea wheels" is a very clear call to society and the shipping industry to work together to improve the living and working conditions for seafarers. With the celebration in Wismar, not only the work of these people is recognized, but also a fundamental awareness of the continuing problems in the industry.