BMMOA has been published their first Bulletin

BMMOA proudly publish their first ever BMMOA Bulletin during Bangladesh Union Week, 2019.

Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association (BMMOA) announce that first ever BMMOA bulletin has been published during Bangladesh Union Week, 2019 which has been Facilitated by ITF. Our main focus was to attract young seafarers who are the sufferer for last few years. We have tried to focus all the points raised by the seafarers and presented its effective solutions. We are committed to publish the bulletin at least once in a year. This bulletin is not a traditional magazine consist of poem, story, adventure article or others. This is an innovative outcome from our youth. We call it “Check list to establish you rights”.
Our bulletin shines with:

1. Eight page pull out guide will show you how to contact with ITF inspectors and which situation.
2. Gives advice on being hired and how to avoid falling victim to scam recruiters
3. A n innovative ‘’Job Centre’’ idea which may pave the way to a solution of all mischief.
4. Dreadful stories of the seafarers got scapegoat in Nigeria, Togo, Philippines.
5. How to identify a good / fake manning agent
6. Abandonment by owner tool kit, insurance against abandonment.
7. What to do if you face criminal charges
8. Women seafarers are subject to sexual harassment, bullying – tool kit
9. Guideline for mental health and well-being at sea

Those who missed the program we have shared a “download link” to download and keep the soft copy in your mobile phone. On behalf of our bulletin team we will be very happy if this bulletin makes you aware of your rights. It is better to know your rights before you get cheated. Join BMMOA, Claim Your Rights.

Courtesy: Chief Engineer Mahbubur Rahman, VP, BMMOA
Chief editor, BMMOA bulletin &
Second Engineer Kazi Md Abu Sayed, Member, BMMOA
Sub-editor, BMMOA Bulletin

To Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mprIs9UbWIzQV5L5EUKD1ynSZ5xlZ5EE/view?usp=sharing