A new director steps up

The Ministry of Transport and Communications informs that on Monday, June 15, Mr. Algis Latakas, who has won the selection competition, will take up the...

Update on examination of seafarers’ health

The Seafarers ‘Hospital has clarified the information regarding the conduct of seafarers’ medical examinations. Information can be found at https://www.jurlig.lt/naujienos/aptarnaus-daugiau-jurininku/...

European Maritime Day

Today, May 20th marks European Maritime Day: an occasion to highlight activities at sea and promote the sustainable growth of maritime sectors and regions. One...

The report about incidents was released

The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Division has published an annual report. http://tm.lrv.lt/en/fields-of-activity/transport-accident-and-incident-investigations/about-safety-investigations/annual-reports...

Challenging tasks to arrange a crew change

Many seafarers on board ships (and personnel in the offshore industry) have been on enforced extended contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions on travel...

Quarantine conditions are alleviated

By the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania No. 428 dated 29-04-2020 is allowed to exercise driving examinations and practical training of...

The ships sounded horns

On 1st of May, 2020 members of the Lithuanian Shipowners Association and Klaipeda port joined to the action initiated by the International Chamber of Shipping...

Meeting with the Estonian colleagues

On 16th of December, 2019 European Commission approved the seafarer scheme „Reduction of social security contributions” applied in Estonia under the case number SA.53469 (Estonia)....