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21 Jun 2016Turkish SAR authorities called to account by NGOsSupport for a co- ordinated Humanitarian Search and Rescue operation is denied. Does the Turkish Coast Guard hold responsibility for the deaths of two persons at sea? A Joint Statement and Case Study by Sea-Watch, ProActiva Open Arms, WatchTheMed Alarm Phone, Human Rights at Sea and CADUS BACKGROUND
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18 Jun 2016UK Seafarers Awareness Week promoting maritime jobs for future generationsSeafarers UK, the unique maritime charity that oversees the whole UK maritime environment, calls on both the Government and the UK shipping industry to invest in training of British Merchant Navy
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13 Jun 201620 Questions exposing the African Economic Migrant Narrative to the Maritime CommunityPRESS RELEASE Immediate – 13 June 2016 “I have no worry about crossing the sea, because as soon as I take decision to leave my family for an unknown world, there is no more worry. I will either
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08 Jun 2016Clean Shipping Coalition: Maersk undermines its reputation with plan to circumvent ship recycling lawBrussels, 8 June 2016 – The Clean Shipping Coalition criticises container ship giant Maersk for its statement that is considers to flag out end-of-life vessels from the Danish or other European registries in order to circumvent the European Ship Recycling Regulation. The Clean Shipping Coalition, a
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08 Jun 2016Seafarers Awareness Week events take shape across the UKWith two weeks to go, Seafarers Awareness Week 2016 is shaping up to be the biggest campaign yet, since its inception by the charity Seafarers UK in 2010. Seafarers Awareness Week (20-26 June) will
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07 Jun 2016ISWAN Launches Good Practice Guide on the Humanitarian Response to PiracyISWAN Press Release: For Immediate Release 7 June 2016 Seafarers continue to be the targets of pirates and armed robbers, with around 100 held captive ashore by various groups in different parts of
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07 Jun 2016Admiral Cristanio Aliperta joins the Human Rights at Sea Non-Executive Board of AdvisersAdmiral Cristanio Aliperta has joined the Human Rights at Sea Non-Executive Board of Advisers. Admiral Aliperta has had a comprehensive maritime career spanning over 38 years service in the Italian Coastguard. He graduated with honors in Economics in Rome before entering the Naval Academy in 1978
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31 May 2016Case Study: New Zealand Foreign Charter Vessels Amendment Act in force – protecting fishers?“Once vessels are flagged to New Zealand the full range of New Zealand law including employment relations and workplace health and safety law will automatically apply and be enforceable.” Hon NATHAN
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18 May 2016Greek Search and Rescue Services BoostedIMRF CEO Bruce Reid addressing the guests at the opening London, Wednesday, May 18. A new lifeboat station has been opened on the Greek island of Chios – with the co-operation of International