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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

Featured News, News, Safety and Security in the Americas / By hannah

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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Peace through Prosperity: Normalizing Peace and Security through Economic Development

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Peace through Prosperity: Normalizing Peace and Security through Economic Development by Eric R. Dawicki, MPA Publications

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

News, Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs, Featured News, Peace and Justice / By hannah

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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COPE° Attends the 23rd Session of APHoMSA

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by Eva Lianne Veldkamp Northeast Maritime InstituteThe Center for Ocean Policy and Eonomics (COPE°) The Center for Ocean Policy & Economics (COPE°) was invited by the Australian Maritime Administration to attend the 23rd session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum, hosted in Sydney, Australia, from 5 to 8 June 2023. During …

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Criminalization of Mariners

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By Eric R. Dawicki Northeast Maritime InstituteThe Center for Ocean Policy and Eonomics (COPE°) It’s time to start talking about the demonizing and criminalization of professional mariners. Seafaring is one of the oldest professions in the world, dating back to ancient times. It is an industry that is vital to the global economy, with approximately …

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

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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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