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05 Apr 2019
EU halts rescue operation in the Mediterranean
The European Union (EU) has suspended its search-and-rescue sea patrols that have helped to rescue thousands of refugees and migrants attempting the dangerous...
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05 Apr 2019
Armed robbers and pirates continue to threaten crews
Armed robbers and pirates continue to pose a threat to seafarers in many waters and ports. West Africa has been a particular hotspot, but incidents also take place...
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15 Mar 2019
UK detains nine foreign ships for safety breaches
The United Kingdom authorities detained nine foreign-flagged vessels during January for breaches of safety and other deficiencies. Four of the vessels were new...
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15 Mar 2019
Crew kidnapped off Nigeria
In the latest attack on shipping off West Africa, reported by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) worldwide 24-hour Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC), pirates...
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08 Mar 2019
Shipping industry to promote jobs to women and young people
All sides of the shipping industry came together at a conference in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss the promotion of seafaring jobs to women and young people. The...
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29 Oct 2021
Press Release
Seafarers call for shipping to set ambitious climate targets now if its future is to be sustainable
The shipping industry needs to set ambitious targets to help prevent global climate catastrophe, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) cautions in...
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08 Mar 2019
Russian oil tanker pays fines for safety breaches
The master of a Russian oil tanker has paid a fine of GBP25,762 for breaches of safety regulations in the UK, to avoid seizure of the vessel. The Maritime &...
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08 Mar 2019
More pirate attacks off West Africa
The waters off West Africa continue to pose seafarers with threats of piracy and armed robbery. The most recent incidents reported to the International Maritime...