Gard Club: Carriers navigating Chinese ports face a complex legal landscape

In today’s fast-paced, automated shipping industry, one element of crew welfare has become indispensable: connectivity. Without reliable internet, seafarers face isolation from families and the world. At this year’s Crew Welfare Week, experts stressed that connectivity is no longer a luxury but a basic need; its absence is as damaging as poor food, lack of rest, or denied shore leave.