09 MAY 2024 The authorities in the Philippines are still trying to figure out what to do about a Japanese-managed coal carrier that they have been detaining for a week. A warrant for seizure and detention was issued on May 3 with the discussions ongoing on how to handle the …
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08 MAY 2024 The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) reports that it is working with the authorities in Australia to resolve a case of crew mistreatment, wage theft, and deplorable conditions aboard a Bulgarian-owned bulker. According to the trade union, the ship is also currently under arrest by Australian Border …
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07 MAY 2024 A chief engineer and a second engineer both working aboard a Greek-owned and registered product tanker pleaded guilty today, May 7, to a series of MARPOL violations while their vessel was near a petroleum terminal located in Sewaren, New Jersey. Sentencing for the two engineers is scheduled for …
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06 MAY 2024 Tanker owners’ association Intertanko has released the results of its latest online survey of crewmembers across the global fleet, based on responses from more than 5,400 seafarers. The snapshot of mariner sentiment revealed areas where satisfaction is high, as well as common concerns that will need to …
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05 MAY 2024 It was a sunny morning with calm seas on March 6, 2024, a fine day for sailing the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Aden. The crew of M/V True Confidence, however, were on edge: less than 10 hours before, their ship had come under attack from a …
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03 MAY 2024 While dementia is much more common in older adults, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with young-onset dementia (YOD) each year – and an extensive study sheds some considerable light on why. Most previous research in this area has looked at genetics passed down through generations, …
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