All content tagged with: "seafarers"
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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
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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...
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11 Mar 2019
Asleep at the wheel
The Panama Canal has the unenviable history of being the world’s deadliest construction project. Over 32 years, 30,609 workers died – more than the prisoners of...
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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...
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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
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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04 Mar 2019
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Careers mapped out for young and women seafarers
The meeting convened in Geneva, Switzerland was attended by more than 40 countries in addition to social partners from 25 February to 1 March 2019 at the...