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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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

10 March 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COPE° FORMS WORKING GROUP ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT IN THE MARITIME SECTOR Fairhaven, MA – The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) has announced the formation of an informal Working Group to develop projects designed to provide solutions to build on an international framework …

COPE° forms Working Group on Psychological Safety and Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Maritime Sector Read More »

1 March 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GROWING, TRAINING AND PROTECTING THE MARITIME WORKFORCE CORNERSTONE OF US MARITIME REVITALIZATION PLAN “Change is not a threat but an opportunity” WASHINGTON, DC – A landmark Revitalization Plan for US Maritime Trade, Commerce and Strategic Competition that was launched earlier this month in Washington, DC contains, at its core, a …

Mariners are the cornerstone of new US maritime revitalization plan Read More »

17 February 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US NATIONAL SECURITY AT RISK WITH TODAY’S MARITIME CONFIGURATION New USVI Open Registry Provides Security Assets and Jobs WASHINGTON, DC — The launch of a new United States open registry in the Virgin Islands will give the United States additional resources for protecting our nation, learned attendees to the launch …

US National Security at Risk with Today’s Maritime Configuration Read More »

11 February 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLAN FOR RESTORING US MARITIME COMPETITIVE PRESENCE LAUNCHED IN WASHINGTON National security, rules-based platform, secure jobs for all mariners included WASHINGTON, DC — A landmark Revitalization Plan for US Maritime Trade, Commerce and Strategic Competition to support and assist in ensuring maritime sovereignty and security, and revitalizing maritime commerce, was …

Plan for Restoring US Maritime Competitive Presence Launched-in-Washington Read More »

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