Organisations
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WMU : ITL class of 2020 graduation via distance
The World Maritime University 2020 graduation ceremony of the MSc Programme in International Transport and Logistics (ITL) in cooperation with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) took place on 22 August. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held remotely using video conferencing technology. A total of 28 ITL 2020 students graduated with…
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WMU : MARTID 2020 training practices report released
The 2020 Training Practices Report presenting the results from the third MarTID survey is now available on the MarTID website. The historic survey initiative studies global maritime training practices, investment and thought. The 2020 focus topic is “Quality in Training” and the report explores how the maritime community views the implementation of…
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Organisations : Congratulates Port of Rotterdam for renewing PERS
ESPO congratulates Port of Rotterdam for renewing its EcoPorts’ Port environmental Review system (PERS), the only port sector specific environmental management standard. Being PERS certified requires amongst others that the port increases transparency by making its environmental report publicly available. It also implies that the port is effectively monitoring…
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ITF : Ukrainian seafarers caught in Kharatyan scam, but unions get them home
On 12 August, the International Transport Workers’ Federation-affiliated Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union (MTWTU) of Ukraine helped 6 Ukrainian seafarers return home after they were duped by a notorious fake manning agent. At the beginning of July, 20 Ukrainian seafarers signed employment contacts through the Ukrainian manning agent Artur…
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ITF : IBF calls for action on Gulf of Guinea piracy
The history of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea dates back decades, but it is only in the past few years that the criminal model has taken a more sophisticated and violent turn The growing number of attacks and successful kidnappings in the area is of serious concern to the…
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ITF : By refusing to work, more over-contract seafarers get off via Panama
Afterrecent success in helping the crew of the MV Contamines get off their vessel and be repatriated via Panama, the ITF has helped more seafarers get home to their families via the central American country. The ITF’s Chile-based inspector and Latin America/Caribbean Network Coordinator, Juan Villalón-Jones, and ITF Inspector for Panama Luis…
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The Guardian: Cancer of the industry- Beirut’s blast proves lethal risk of abandoning ships
Cargo from the MV Rhosus caused the explosion in Lebanon’s main port – its crew say they were stranded aboard for a year The problems began the moment Captain Boris Prokoshev set sail aboard the MV Rhosus in 2013. He discovered that the ageing Russian-owned cargo ship, bound for Mozambique,…
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Organisations : ITF very concerned at Wakashio grounding, crew arrests
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which represents 1.4 million seafarers, has today expressed growing concern at the Wakashio grounding situation and for the welfare of its crew. The Japanese-owned ship beached along the Mauritius coast last week, and has begun to break apart, with oil now risking the pristine…
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Organisations : IMO assists efforts to prevent an oil spill from FSO Safer
IMO is contributing to international efforts aimed at preventing an oil spill from the deteriorating floating storage and offloading unit FSO Safer moored off the coast of Yemen. The Organisation is also leading on the contingency planning efforts aimed at enhancing preparedness to mitigate the environmental impacts of a potential spill. IMO has…
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ITF welcomes new ships to Liverpool, but warns Atlantic Container Line over crew change
Liverpool is home to a number of ships adopting the United Kingdom flag in a sign that the island nation could once again claim its place as a maritime leader. But shipping companies will need to do more to uphold the UK’s reputation amidst the crew change crisis, says the…
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