Over 50,000 mariners are employed on board the ships operated by the member companies of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC).
"55,000 seafarers are employed on-board the ships operated by the Member-Companies of the Chamber in Cyprus, and the Cyprus Shipping family feels indebted and proud of them", a press release noted.
The figures were released this week when International shipping community celebrated the ‘Day of the Seafarer’ established by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Source: Famagusta Gazette