More former cadets accuse USCG Academy over sexual assaults
Nine additional cadets at the USCG Academy have formally accused overseers of the service academy of failing to address sexual violence.
Read moreDetailsNine additional cadets at the USCG Academy have formally accused overseers of the service academy of failing to address sexual violence.
Read moreDetailsIMO MSC 108, which took place from 15 to 24 May 2024, adopted amendments to STCW Code that aim to prevent and respond to violence and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.
Read moreDetailsThe third installment in the American Club’s series of animations on SASH Awareness suggests that anyone witnessing such a situation should take an active role in speaking up and saying something.
Read moreDetailsThe American Club publishes the second instalment of animations on SASH Awareness to raise awareness of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) onboard.
Read moreDetailsThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are working jointly to combat violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault, in the maritime sector.
Read moreDetailsCoast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for members of the United States Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment.
Read moreDetailsAccording to American Club, the USCG Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has recently released three policy letters that are intended to provide additional guidance on the implementation of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Title 46 amendments for combating sexual assault and sexual harassment in the maritime industry.
Read moreDetailsThe U.S. Coast Guard provides guidance on how to report instances of sexual misconduct and presents QnA on the subject.
Read moreDetailsDuring the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, Dr. Christian Lubaton, Medical Director, Nordic Medical Clinic, stressed that a seafarer who is psychologically distressed is not safe for all people onboard and suggested a three-step framework for seafarers’ mental health.
Read moreDetailsThe Panama Maritime Authority has updated Merchant Marine Notice 07/2021, providing a standard guide of facts in cases of theft and sexual assault onboard Panama-flagged ships, as well as guidance in case of natural death or homicide onboard.
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