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COPE° Project – Coasties: Thriving Together

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

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

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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The UN’s landmark high seas treaty to protect the ocean

COPE° The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics – COPE° is extremely excited about the conclusions of the global negotiations on the landmark UN ‘High Seas Treaty’ to protect the oceans. This treaty is crucial for addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The initiative will tackle environmental degradation by …

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Comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic – A pragmatic approach to human rights at sea

20 September 2022 CHALLENGES AND RISKS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITHIN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY The COVID-19 pandemic posed severe challenges for flag states, port authorities, shipping- and crewing companies. Crew changes were severely hindered since international shipping and Governments were unable to facilitate crew changes and unable to respond effectively to these challenges. Restrictions …

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IMO Prioritizes STCW training provisions addressing bullying and harassment in the maritime sector

18 May 2022 Model Course development and IMO/ILO tripartite working group formed to progress solutions At a recent meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), the interests of the people – the seafarers – were recognized with the highest of priority to create a safer work culture on board ships for all …

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The Maritime Executive Podcast – Eric R. Dawicki on Creating a USVI Registry

29 March 2022 IN THE KNOW PODCAST 38: Eric R. Dawicki on Creating a USVI Registry Listen to the Maritime Executive’s #InTheKnow podcast’s conversation between Editor-In-Chief Tony Munoz and Eric R. Dawicki, President of Northeast Maritime Institute – Center for Ocean Policy and Economics. In this conversation, Munoz and Dawicki discuss Northeast Maritime Institute – Center for …

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