The disclosures of rape and sexual assault made by the female U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet now known as “Midshipman X” underline the urgent need for action to eliminate violence in the workplace across the whole shipping industry, says the International Transport Federation (ITF).
“Sadly, this is not an isolated incident, but a reality for many seafarers, both male and female, regardless of flag or company,” said ITF Seafarers’ Section Women’s representative, Lena Dyring. “We know that...
Reverberations continue to following the harrowing allegations of rape and sexual harassment while training aboard a U.S.-flag merchant ship recently made by the female cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., now widely referred to as “Midshipman X.”
Yesterday came news the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is to “pause” the academy’s Sea Year training program.
The decision came after the chairs of the Congressional authorizing committees with...
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by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Last night, during an “industry call” that began with a plead not to share this information with journalists, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced it would “pause” the…
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says the recent report of sexual assault by a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet during her at sea training brings shame on the shipping…
by John Konrad (gCaptain) The chairmen of six congressional committees wrote a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg in response to Midshipman X’s allegations of rape aboard a Maersk…
by John Konrad (gCaptain) This week the United States branch of Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) issued a strong state statement of support for Midshipman X, the anonymous…
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Transportation Department to take action to address persistent allegations of rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment made by midshipmen…
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), in her capacity as Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has sent a letter to Acting Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lesley requesting…
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, has joined a growing chorus of voices, that are speaking out in support of Midshipman X, the college student the US Merchant Marine Academy who published allegation…
Maersk provides new information on Midshipman X investigation while accused officer’s union representatives (MEBA) remain silent nine days since the news became public.