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Somaliland takes action against illegal fishers
Although Somaliland is not recognised as a state by the United Nations, the action, taken by coast guards trained by Western states, is significant in addressing...
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San Marino sets up business as a ship registry despite being landlocked
Tiny, landlocked San Marino on the Italian peninsula has no clear maritime connections, which are usually the basis for a country setting up a flag registry....
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US takes action against "magic pipe" polluters
The New Orleans court has convicted a Greek chief engineer from the Trident Navigator for knowingly falsifying the vessel’s oil record book, obstruction of...
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ITF statement on new WMU president
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton said: “This is great news, not just for the university but also for shipping and seafarers. The WMU has chosen an outstanding...
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ITF repeats call for Rotterdam dialogue as dockers protest
On Sunday the vessel Alsvin loaded containers at RWG, in what was believed to be a test operation. It then moved to the ECT terminal in Rotterdam to discharge them....
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East Asia action begins Monday
The teams will check and enforce decent pay and working conditions onboard vessels. In Japan a rally will also be held at the Kotoku Kaiun company, over its refusal...
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Women seafarers' health survey
The survey has been devised by the ITF, Seamen's Hospital Society, International Maritime Health Association and International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance...
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ITF: ‘Time for an honest conversation from Chevron’
This week, Chevron reported to its shareholders that the multi-billion dollar gas project was “just fine”. The Australian Financial Review reported that:...