All content tagged with: "seafarers"
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12 Apr 2019
Iceland and Ethiopia ratify MLC
Iceland and Ethiopia have become the latest member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended...
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09 Apr 2019
Four crew members kidnapped by pirates off Cameroon
The incident involving Contship Oak occurred on March 30, 2019, is the latest abduction in the Gulf of Guinea, which has become a global hotspot for modern piracy...
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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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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
New US rule benefits seafarers’ shore leave
The US Coast Guard has issued a new rule on seafarers’ access to maritime facilities. The move comes after a longstanding effort by the US Seafarers International...
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05 Apr 2019
Australia detains ship after ITF raises crew concerns
The Australian authorities have detained a German-owned bulk carrier after the ITF raised the crew’s concerns about conditions on board. The Australian Maritime...
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27 Mar 2019
Press Release
German bulk carrier detained after crew complain of no food, bullying and denial of shore leave
The complaints from on board the Flag of Convenience (FoC) vessel berthed at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal were received by the International Transport Workers’...
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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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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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13 Mar 2019
SIU of Canada calls for global day of action in support of Australian seafarers
President Given’s visit comes on the heels of Canadian seafarers demonstrating solidarity with their Australian brothers and sisters. In February, over 100 SIU of...