The Seafarers' Union of Russia held negotiations with a shipowner on the transfer of money due to a SUR member for the period of his temporary disability, - the discussion was successful.

According to the chief officer, who worked on the MV Topaz Belaya (flag of Marshall Islands) operated by P&O Maritime Offshore FZE, he got an industrial injury on January 1, 2025. The shipowner reimbursed the seafarer for all medical expenses, but there was a hitch about the payment for the period of temporary disability stipulated by the employment agreement.