Decarbonisation at Sea: The Human Cost

Send us Fan MailAs the maritime industry pushes toward decarbonisation, what does it mean for the people on board?A new report explores the impact of green fuel transitions on seafarers—and the findings are sobering. While most seafarers support the move to reduce emissions, the reality on board tells a more complex story.We speak with Chirag Bahri from ISWAN and Ian Grainger from The Shipowners’ Club to unpack what 400 seafarers around the world are saying. From increased workloads to rising anxiety about new fuel technologies and compliance pressures, this episode examines the overlooked human dimension of the shipping industry’s green transition.Link to the full report hereLink to ISWAN hereLink to The Shipowners Club hereLink to Alternative Fuels & Seafarer Safety on The Seafarers’ Charity web siteThis episode of Sea Views is supported and funded by CHIRP and The Seafarers’ Charity:Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime hereNEWS!  If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube.CHIRPImproving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime hereThe Seafarers' CharityImproving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.by Ahoy Communications Ltd