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Preventing stowaways on board

Panama's Ship Registry provides guidance on operators regarding ways to implement the necessary security measures to prevent stowaway’s access either at sea or on arrival. As the guidance says, when a stowaway is discovered, this is an indication of a failure in the implementation of the Ship Security Plan.

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Stowaways arrested on Grande Tema charged with affray

On December 21, four Nigerian stowaways were arrested aboard the Grande Tema vessel, after threatening the vessel's crew. They have now been charged with affray for allegedly threatening the crew and trying to take control of the ship. During the hearing, the prosecutor asked the court for a three week delay in order to allow for more preparations, asserting that the case may be 'undercharged' relative to the severity of the alleged crime. 

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