A Conversation with Captain Ivan Franco: an MtS MESA Podcast : Recent Episodes
Katherine
Capt Ivan is a master mariner and volunteer for MtS, helping us keep up to date on the latest shipping news. Based in Chennai, India as a marine pilot since 2019, Ivan speaks to seafarers on a daily basis as part of his job. Here he draws on his own experience at sea as we discuss the importance of shore leave, seafarer centres, access to internet and mental health awareness among other subjects.
In this final episode we engage in further discussion of seafarers' welfare, the impact of COVID-19, medical assistance/emergencies onboard and financial needs for seafarers.
Thank you to all who have taken time to tune in, and we hope you enjoyed listening. And thank you especially to Captain Ivan for your endless enthusiasm and wisdom.
Let us all strive for the voices of seafarers to be heard. #ThankYouSeafarers
In this episode we discuss contract extensions, crew changes and the adjustment of working and rest hours onboard. Do give it a listen if you would like to learn more about the lives of seafarers and the ways in which you can support them.
Capt Ivan is a master mariner and volunteer for MtS, helping us keep up to date on the latest shipping news. Based in Chennai, India as a marine pilot since 2019, Ivan speaks to seafarers on a daily basis as part of his job. Here he draws on his own experience at sea as we discuss the importance of shore leave, seafarer centres, access to internet and mental health awareness among other subjects.