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White Paper: Protecting the Human Rights of Seafarers Facing Adverse Conditions and Criminalization in the Maritime Industry

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White Paper: Protecting the Human Rights of Seafarers Facing Adverse Conditions and Criminalization in the Maritime Industry DEVELOPED BY: The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) Working Group on Maritime Safety and Security Lisbeth Laurie (Chairperson), Brian McNamara (Co-Chair), Kristina Siig (Co-Chair), Capt. Kuba Szymanski, Eric R. Dawicki, Carol Keeling, Javier Franco, Hannah Dawicki …

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The symposium on criminalisation of the seafarer

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The Symposium on Criminalisation of the Seafarer by Capt. Kuba Szymanski 18 June 2025 Publications The symposium on criminalisation of the seafarer was hosted in the plenary of the International Maritime Organisation on the 16th June 2025 from 1000 until 1730. The symposium on the criminalisation of seafarers was introduced by the moderator and followed …

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COPE° Webinar – Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges in the Americas

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COPE° WEBINAR Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges in the Americas THURSDAY, 27 JUNE 2024 | 9:00 AM EST Events COPE° held a virtual webinar titled “Risks at sea during navigation: Safety vs. security and challenges in the Americas” on 27 June 2024. The topics that were covered are as follows: …

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COPE° Project – Coasties: Thriving Together

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The COPE° project Coasties Thriving Together functions as an independent action team comprised of volunteer Coast Guard veterans and serving survivors of military sexual and physical trauma. This project provides a platform for resource and information sharing and third-party external recommendations. This community of compassionate allies is dedicated to thriving, not just surviving. With core …

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COPE° Attends Houston Seminar on Tackling Drug Smuggling in the Maritime Industry

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – COPE° attended a seminar on 9 January 2024 hosted at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector in Houston-Galveston, focusing on the collaborative efforts needed to combat drug smuggling on ships. Titled “Drug Smuggling in Ships: Fostering Law Enforcement and Trade Collaboration,” the event brought together key figures from law enforcement, trade, and maritime industries …

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Drug smuggling in ships: Fostering law enforcement / trade collaboration

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There is a pressing need for international law that protects the rights of professional seafarers. Too many innocent seafarers are becoming victims of the activities of organized criminal drug trafficking groups and ill-considered law enforcement responses. The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) has teamed up with The International Organization of Airport and Seaport …

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30 May Meeting – COPE° Working group on Psychological Safety and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector

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Meeting Minutes: COPE° Working group on Psychological Safety and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector TUES, 30 MAY 2023 | 7:00 AM EST Events 1) Welcome and Introduction Everyone is invited to introduce themselves, and/or connect to each other. New system for taking on new members to our group: People and stakeholders who …

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4 April Meeting – COPE° Working group on Psychological Safety and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector

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Meeting Minutes: COPE° Working group on Psychological Safety and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector TUES, 4 APRIL 2023 | 7:00 AM EST Events 1) Welcome and Introduction Proposed new members. There were no objections to the submission of these new members, therefore everyone is very much welcomed to participate and to become …

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