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Artemis fatality Investigation report: Clear drug, alcohol policy defines acceptable limits, saves lives

09/01/20

In its latest investigation report UK MAIB focuses on a fatal incident concerning a skipper onboard a UK-registered fishing vessel ‘Artemis’ who fell head-first through an access hatch between the vessel’s wheelhouse and its mess deck 2.1m below, resulting to severe head injuries and died. The report notes that a significant factor of the accident was that the skipper was under the influence of alcohol.

USCG sets minimum random drug testing rate at 50% for 2020

30/12/19

The US Coast Guard has set the calendar year 2020 minimum random drug testing rate at 50% of covered crew members. The minimum random drug testing rate is effective from 1st January 2020 through 31st December 2020.

Royal Navy seizes $4.3 million drugs in Middle East

24/12/19

UK Royal Navy announced seizure of £3.3 million drugs in the Middle East. The bust came as the crew of destroyer HMS Defender pounced on a suspicious dhow, as they swept the northern Arabian Sea for smugglers and traffickers.

High risk routes for drug smuggling

17/12/19

North informs that recent incidents of criminals using cargo ships to smuggle narcotics have highlighted specific routes that are being targeted by smugglers. Namely, one route is Barranquilla to Altamira, as there has been a notable increase in the finding of cocaine on vessels trading from Colombia to Mexico. In most of the cases, bulk carriers have been targeted. The drugs, in the form of packaged cocaine were buried within the cargo and were only discovered during discharge operations.

Petition to release captain arrested in Mexico

29/11/19

The Secretary General of InterManager, Captain Kuba Szymanski, is calling everyone to sign a petition concerning the release of Captain Andrzej Lasota, who was arrested by Mexican authorities on Monday, August 5. Captain Andrzej Lasota was arrested for allegedly being unaware of the ship carrying prohibited substances to Mexico, placing the lives and health of the country’s citizens at risk.

Watch: Drug traffickers rescue Spanish border agents

09/10/19

Three Spanish border agents have been rescued by suspected drug smugglers after a vessel collision sent the officers into the water and left their boat running in an uncontrolled turn. In fact, as Spain’s Guardia Civil reported, on the morning of Friday, 4 October, a boat operated by Guardia Civil officers crashed with a RIB go-fast launch carrying four suspected drug traffickers, during an operation off the coast of Malaga.

Maritime NZ launches ‘Intoxication’ campaign for fishers

02/10/19

The challenges of life onboard a vessel may make crews more eager to the use of drugs or alcohol, which has implications for the safety of the vessel and everyone onboard; Thus, Maritime New Zealand cooperated with The Federation of Commercial Fishermen, Seafood NZ, Fishing InShore New Zealand, Moana Fisheries and Guard Safety to develop a comprehensive health and safety campaign.

Indian Coast Guard seizes $40 million ketamine from vessel

24/09/19

During a coordinated sea-air operation on 19 September, the Indian Coast Guard seized a huge cache of ketamine drug worth Rs. 300 crore (=USD 40 million) onboard a Myanmarese ship, the agency informed on Saturday.

NZ port initiates random meth tests for workers

16/09/19

Authorities are conducting a series of random methamphetamine tests among Port Otago workers, as at least five persons operating heavy machinery were found positive for use of the drug at south east New Zealand’s port in the last three months.

Greek authorities seize 120 kg cocaine in banana containers at Piraeus port

16/09/19

Greek law enforcement authorities have seized more than 100 banana containers at the Port of Piraeus, after locating more than 120 kg of pure cocaine on a ship arriving from Ecuador. This is part of an investigation initiated in early August by Greek authorities.

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Artemis fatality Investigation report: Clear drug, alcohol policy defines acceptable limits, saves lives

USCG sets minimum random drug testing rate at 50% for 2020

Royal Navy seizes $4.3 million drugs in Middle East

High risk routes for drug smuggling

Petition to release captain arrested in Mexico

Watch: Drug traffickers rescue Spanish border agents

Maritime NZ launches ‘Intoxication’ campaign for fishers

Indian Coast Guard seizes $40 million ketamine from vessel

NZ port initiates random meth tests for workers

Greek authorities seize 120 kg cocaine in banana containers at Piraeus port

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