Isolated at sea: sending a lifeline to the world's seafarers

Living in lockdown is a way of life for the world's 1.6 million seafarers. Hidden from view on their hulking vessels, they receive little recognition for their contributions to our lives and little reward for months working on ships and living in isolation at sea.

But in the ports of NSW, Australia, seafarers are being thrown a lifeline to help with the devastating impacts of isolation.

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Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba.

With over 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels each year, the ports of New South Wales contribute billions of dollars to our economy; create thousands of jobs and support countless businesses.

Port Authority works 24/7 to ensure the safety of these ships, the security of our working ports and the protection of our marine environment.

Across six ports, Port Authority delivers safe and efficient marine and maritime services, including harbour masters; marine pilotage; aids to navigation; vessel traffic services; emergency response; hydrographic surveying; port management and cruise terminal operations.

Port Authority of New South Wales keeps our ports safe, secure and open to the world.

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