Show Notes
The pandemic turned a spotlight on the often hidden problem of crew welfare. Seafarers are key workers was the phrase and now it would seem the superyacht industry is also very much engaged in the problems facing crew members.
In the second REG Superyacht Forum podcast, we pick up on issues raised in the main session around crew welfare led by members of the Red Ensign Group.
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