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Understanding seafarers’ living conditions

The story of Freddie

Watch the story of Freddie on YouTube.

Based on a decade of research, this animation brings our findings on the design of shipboard accommodation to life. Using an account of a fictitious engine cadet’s experience of his first vessel, the animation highlights the consequences of poor accommodation design for individual seafarers and for an industry keen to attract skilled and talented personnel.

Recommended standard of accommodation for seafarers working on board cargo vessels