Tag: sexual assault

In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors’ Society has launched a maritime first - a 'State of the Industry Snapshot', a report focused on bullying and harassment at sea.

Nine additional cadets at the USCG Academy have formally accused overseers of the service academy of failing to address sexual violence.

IMO 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.

The 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.

The American Club publishes the second instalment of animations on SASH Awareness to raise awareness of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) onboard.

The 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. 

Coast 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.

According 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.

The U.S. Coast Guard provides guidance on how to report instances of sexual misconduct and presents QnA on the subject. 

During 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.