US Congressman Peter DeFazio introduced the “Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act,” that requires passenger airlines, railroads, transit agencies, operators of passenger vessels, and certain bus companies, to prescribe formal policies on sexual harassment of employees and passengers in transportation.
Read moreDetailsThe International Transport Workers’ Federation has called for an investigation into the disappearance of 45-year-old seafarer who was reported missing on 13 March 2018 onboard the livestock carrier 'Galloway Express', bound for Australia. AMSA is expected to conduct an unrelated livestock pre-loading inspection later today.
Read moreDetailsSexual harassment irrespective of what, how and against whom, is against the law; the victim and the perpetrator can be males or females, of the same or opposite sex. What is the shipping industry’s adjustment to this topic?
Read moreDetailsEquality is one of the fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most extreme manifestations of inequality and discrimination. A recently-published booklet indicated sexual harassment among the top five reasons why women avoid to follow seafaring careers.
Read moreDetailsA new guide advises US merchant mariners and shore-based personnel on how to participate in a work environment free of sexual assault, harassment and other prohibited behaviors.
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