Togo introduces fines for exchanging items with local fishermen
Vessel operators calling at Lomé, Togo, should be cautious as fines and prison sentences may be imposed for exchanging items with local fishermen.
Read moreVessel operators calling at Lomé, Togo, should be cautious as fines and prison sentences may be imposed for exchanging items with local fishermen.
Read moreJapan P&I Club, has issued an alert from the Chinese law firm Wang Jing & Co., which is attached the risks in the claims for injury, illness or death of Chinese seafarers expatriate.
Read moreUK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter.
Read moreA new report by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the Mission to Seafarers (MtS) highlights the magnitude of illegal recruitment fees and levies charged on seafarers in breach of the Maritime Labour Convention.
Read moreThe Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), together with the main maritime unions and other state institutions, has concluded the meetings for the revision of Law 57 of August 6, 2008, known as the General Law of Merchant Marine.
Read moreAccording to US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), ONE and Wan Hai Lines have paid a combined total of $2.65 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations of misconduct.
Read moreFrom May 19 to 21, Japan will host the G7 Summit in Hiroshima with leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States where various issues will be discussed, including sanctions against Russia.
Read moreThe International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023 reveals that uncertainty over fuel availability and infrastructure puts at risk ambitions to meet decarbonization targets, reinforcing the need for a clear plan of action to mitigate risk.
Read moreThe American Club informs that, as of May 1, 2023, Brazil only recognizes seafarer identification documents (SIDs) that are issued in accordance with ILO No. 185, the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention.
Read moreNorthStandard P&I club informs that Brazil is expected to start enforcing new seafarer identity requirements as ILO C185 takes full effect.
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