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Seafarers “extremely vulnerable” to attacks – Sailors’ Society responds to stowaway incident off UK coast

Seafarers “extremely vulnerable” to attacks –Sailors’ Society responds to stowaway incident off UK coast

Attacks on ships can be “utterly terrifying” for the seafarers involved, Sailors’ Society CEO Sara Baade has said, following an incident off the Isle of Wight this weekend during which stowaways reportedly became violent towards an oil tanker crew.

The 22 crew on the Nave Andromeda withdrew to the citadel and radioed for help on Sunday morning after seven stowaways who had illegally boarded...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/26/seafarers-extremely-vulnerable-to-attacks-sailors-society-responds-to-stowaway-incident-off-uk-coast/

Stowaways On-Board General Cargo Carrier

  • Europe has seen an uptick of incoming stowaways by merchant ships.
  • Four stowaways of Algerian origin were found on board of general cargo ship at Valencia, on August 25.
  • Stowaways claim they sneak on board of the ships all by themselves without any assistance.
  • Master of the Janina said that the perpetrators would require outside assistance to board ships.

There has been an upsurge in stowaways trying to reach Europe by merchant ships, reports Maritime Bulletin.

Stowaways on board cargo ship

Four...

https://mfame.guru/stowaways-on-board-general-cargo-carrier/

TT Club Warns Of Persistent ‘Stowaway’ Risk

Clandestine Migration

Clandestine migration has been a problem for the transport sector across Europe for some time now. While more stringent border crossing checks have been imposed due to the current COVID crisis, the risk to operators is not diminished. Furthermore, as the restrictions on movement begin to ease migration activity could be set to escalate warns international freight insurer TT Club

The smuggling of people has unfortunately become a major issue in certain parts of the world. Political imperatives in...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/tt-club-warns-of-persistent-stowaway-risk/

The NI launches new edition of Stowaways by Sea

The NI launches new edition of Stowaways by Sea

18.05.20 – Stowaways are an age-old problem for shipping, but the threats they pose and the potential consequences and costs of stowaways getting on board have increased greatly in recent years.

This popular, practical guide in The Nautical Institute’s Maritime Security Suite has been comprehensively updated to take account of changes in legislation and official guidance.

In clear, straightforward language, Steven Jones MNI takes us through the...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/18/the-ni-launches-new-edition-of-stowaways-by-sea/

Stowaways Thrown into Shark-Infested Waters by Captain and Crew!

  • A captain and crew were detained after throwing two terrified stowaways into the shark-infested Indian Ocean.
  • They were thrown from the ship off the South African coastline.
  • A makeshift raft was made with sealed plastic drums and plywood for the stowaways.
  • They were given a life jacket and two bottles of water each.
  • The Master of the ship was fined £4,350 and each of the crewmen £2,175 for misconduct.
  • The stowaways were detained by the South African immigration authorities and are awaiting...

http://mfame.guru/stowaways-thrown-into-shark-infested-waters-by-captain-and-crew/

Bulk Carrier Crew Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Throwing Stowaways Overboard Off South Africa

Authorities in South Africa are investigating an alleged incident in which the captain and crew of a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier apparently threw overboard two stowaways.  The incident, as it is alleged, took place March 28 on board the MV Top Grace as it was underway off the port of Durban. ...

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