Source: IMO Press Briefings Several United Nations agencies have agreed to establish a mechanism to enhance existing inter-agency communication with respect to the maritime aspects of mixed ...
UN agencies to deliver as one on mixed migration by sea
UN agencies meet to address unsafe mixed migration by sea
United Nations agencies are meeting in London today (Wednesday, 4 March) to discuss concerted ways to address the high numbers of lives being lost at sea in unsafe craft, particularly in the ...
Using Lawyers
"For seafarers, seeking the advice of a lawyer can be one of the most stressful events of their career. Not only are they dealing with the effects of the incident that has led them to that point, but ...
Abandonment
It is the duty of the shipowner to ensure that you are not abandoned. But if you are abandoned, you have various legal rights that should ensure that you are repatriated to your country at no cost to ...
Maritime Liens
It is your right to be paid fully and regularly, according to your employment agreement, for your work as a seafarer. If you have not been paid your wages, there are various steps that you could take. ...
Arrest of Ships
This Fact File aims to provide you with information about the rights that you are likely to have to arrest ships for most of the claims that are relevant to you in different countries, bearing in mind ...
IMO Secretary-General reiterates need for action to address unsafe migration by sea
Following the events of recent days in which more than 2000 migrants were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea and several hundred lost their lives, International Maritime Organization (IMO) ...
New app from SRI provides a lifeline for Seafarers
Seafarers facing legal problems can now obtain immediate information concerning their rights, wherever they are in the world, with a new app formally launched today by Seafarers’ Rights International ...
Masters Exposed
TradeWinds Nov 25, 2014 Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) has warned that merchant ships could be forced to rescue more and more migrants in the Mediterranean due to European budget cuts. The ...
UK Launch – Open for Maritime skills
The Shipping Minister, John Hayes, launched a new pamphlet ‘Open for Maritime Skills’ at Trinity House, together with Maritime UK Chairman Jeffrey Evans and UK Chamber staff. The pamphlet is the ...
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