Tag: stowaways

Skuld has observed a significant increase in stowaway incidents which remain a persistent issue despite the adoption of the ISPS Code by many West African states.

The Shipboard Response to Stowaways and Distressed People in Small Boats (2025-26 Edition) is a practical and highly detailed resource on how to manage encounters with unauthorized individuals, including stowaways, migrants, refugees, and human trafficking victims, while maintaining ship security and safety.

Africa Marine Services (Europe) Limited issued an update on local penalties for stowaways arriving in Ghanaian ports.

American Club highlights that the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbors Authority has implemented new regulations concerning the disembarkation of stowaways from vessels deviating from planned voyages.

To ensure the safety and security of vessels, ship-owners, operators, masters, and affiliated companies are strongly encouraged to prioritize the implementation of rigorous security measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access by stowaways during sea voyages or upon arrival at ports.

Britannia's Club correspondents, Van Ameyde Marine, have notified the club about significant changes to UK Immigration (Border Agency) guidelines which may impact seafarers receiving medical treatment in the UK through the NHS (National Health Service).

As Japan P&I Club informs, dealing with stowaways is a common problem for Clubs in the International Group, so IG’s Personal Injury Committee has developed a questionnaire to assist with their identification and subsequent repatriation. 

According to Brazilian federal police, four Nigerian stowaways survived 14 days stuck in a cramped area above a cargo vessel's rudder, before rescued. 

The Spanish Coast Guard and police in the Canary Islands found two stowaways perched on the top of the rudder of an MSC containership arriving from Africa.

According to International news, one of two Colombian stowaways, who had traveled on the ship Katya ATK without authorization was found dead inside a container three miles off the coast of the northern province of Samsun.