Goa, June 26 -- Marking this year's Seafarers Day with a bold and urgent message, the Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI) has called for immediate action against harassment at sea.

Announcing this years theme "My Harassment-Free Ship," GSAI President Frank Viegas emphasised that the time has come to break the silence surrounding abuse on board ships and create a safe, respectful environment for all seafarers.

"This theme is more than a phrase - it's a call to action," Viegas said in a statement. "Harassment, whether emotional, physical, psychological, or professional, is an unfortunate reality that too many seafarers endure in silence. Today, we break that silence."

He pointed to a recent survey which revealed that 82% of seafarers...