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…
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ITF Says Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assault Case Shows Urgent Need to Make Maritime Safe for Women
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…
Congress To Shutdown Cadet Shipping And Calls The Maritime Industry Toxic
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…
President Biden names U.S. Maritime Administrator nominee
President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ann Phillips as Administrator of the United States Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation. If confirmed, Phillips will take control of the agency as it once again finds itself at the center of a storm over the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s efforts to deal with issues of sexual assault and sexual harassment, in particular when midshipmen are away from its Kings Point, N.Y., campus and...
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US Lawmakers Press for Action on Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assault Allegations
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…
Senator Cantwell Requests Info from MARAD Related to Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assaults and Harassment
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…
Maersk Suspends 5 In Midshipman X Rape Case While Officer’s Union Remains Silent
Maersk provides new information on Midshipman X investigation while accused officer’s union representatives (MEBA) remain silent nine days since the news became public.
Rape At Sea – An Open Letter To USMMA Midshipman X
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Today Maritime Administrator Lucinda Lessley ordered a one-day safety stand-down at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) to address the rape of a 19…
New York Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Merchant Marine Academy Cadet’s Alleged Sexual Assault
U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have called for an immediate investigation after an unidentified female Midshipmen at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy…
US Merchant Marine Academy Faces Serious Sexual Assault Allegation During Cadet’s Sea Year
The U.S. Department of Transportation has come out with a statement of support after an anonymous online report from a current U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) cadet who claims she…